Vote 597

Question: Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill: S 440
Vote description: To Provide Support for Certain Institutes and Schools.
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, 128-291, with 14 not voting.
Date/time: November 17, 1999, 1:13 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: No (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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