Vote 56

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H CON RES 152
Vote description: Expressing the Sense of the Congress That All Parties to the Multiparty Peace Talks Regarding Northern Ireland Should Condemn Violence and Fully Integrate Internationally Recognized Human Rights Standards and Adequately Address Outstanding Human Rights Violations As Part of the Peace Process
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: Passed, 407-2, with 1 voting Present and 21 not voting.
Date/time: March 18, 1998, 11:39 a.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: 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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