Vote 509

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill: S 1786
Vote description: To Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to Make Emergency Airport Improvement Project Grants-in-Aid Under Title 49, United States Code, for Repairs and Costs Related to Damage From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
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, 420-0, with 13 not voting.
Date/time: October 6, 2005, 7:09 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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