Vote 537

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended
Bill: H R 2998
Vote description: To Amend Title 10, United States Code, to Exempt Certain Members of the Armed Forces From the Requirement to Pay Subsistence Charges While Hospitalized.
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, 399-0, with 35 not voting.
Date/time: October 8, 2003, 3:33 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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