Vote 17

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended
Bill: H R 1428
Vote description: Voter Eligibility Verification Act
Vote type: 2/3 Yea-and-Nay (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, 210-200, with 21 not voting.
Date/time: February 12, 1998, 2:12 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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