Vote 55

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 85
Vote description: Sense of Congress With Respect to Improved Fire Safety in Nonresidential Buildings in the Aftermath of the Tragic Fire at a Nightclub in Rhode Island
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, 422-0, with 12 not voting.
Date/time: March 12, 2003, 11:42 a.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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