Vote 146

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 296
Vote description: Expressing the Sense of the Congress Regarding the Necessity to Expedite the Settlement Process for Discrimination Claims Against the Department of Agriculture Brought by African-American Farmers
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, 216-180, with 38 not voting.
Date/time: May 8, 2000, 7:26 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: 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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