Vote 296

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 175
Vote description: Violence in the Republic of Congo
Vote type: 2/3 Recorded Vote (Help)
A two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used for suspension calendar bills in the House and certain Senate votes.
Result: Failed, 279-147, with 8 not voting.
Date/time: July 22, 1997, 9:28 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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