Vote 496

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 209
Vote description: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Expressing the Sense of Congress That Congress Should Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence in the United States and Its Devastating Effects on Families
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, 404-0, with 29 not voting.
Date/time: September 27, 2005, 7:18 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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