Vote 526

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 492
Vote description: Mourning the Loss of Life Caused by the Earthquake That Occurred on October 8, 2005, in Pakistan and India, Expressing the Condolences of the American People to the Families of the Victims, and Urging Assistance to Those Affected.
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, 423-0, with 10 not voting.
Date/time: October 18, 2005, 6:11 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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