Vote 624

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill: S 1047
Vote description: To Require the Secretary of the Treasury to Mint Coins in Commemoration of Each of the Nation’S Past President and Their Spouses, Respectively, to Improve Circulation of the $1 Coin, to Create a New Bullion Coin, and for Other Purposes
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, 291-113, with 29 not voting.
Date/time: December 13, 2005, 7:15 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: No (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."

Vote totals