Vote 155

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 127
Vote description: Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, Former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to Be Tried for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law
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, 421-1, with 11 not voting.
Date/time: May 4, 2005, 2:08 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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