Vote 591

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 169
Vote description: Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives With Respect to Democracy, Free Elections, and Human Rights in the Lao Peopleâ€™S Democratic Republic.
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, 412-1, with 20 not voting.
Date/time: November 16, 1999, 6:40 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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