Vote 540

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 188
Vote description: Commending Greece and Turkey for Their Mutual and Swift Response to the Recent Earthquakes in Both Countries
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, 424-0, with 9 not voting.
Date/time: October 26, 1999, 5:05 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: 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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