Vote 647

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H CON RES 294
Vote description: Calling on the International Community to Condemn the Laogai, the System of Forced Labor Prison Camps in the People’S Republic of China, As a Tool for Suppression Maintained by the Chinese Government
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, 413-1, with 19 not voting.
Date/time: December 16, 2005, 12:48 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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