Vote 277

Question: On Overriding the Veto
Bill: H R 1122
Vote description: passage of H.R. 1122, notwithstanding the President's Veto; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997
Vote type: 2/3 (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: Sustained, 64-36.
Date/time: September 18, 1998, 9:34 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: 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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