Vote 641

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H CON RES 312
Vote description: Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to Withdraw or Modify Proposed Legislation That Would Have the Effect of Severely Restricting the Establishment, Operations, and Activities of Domestic and Foreign Nongovernmental Organizations in the Russian Federation
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, 405-15, with 13 not voting.
Date/time: December 15, 2005, 9:48 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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