Vote 662

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 598
Vote description: Condemning Actions by the Government of Syria That Have Hindered the Investigation of the Assassination of Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri Conducted by the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (Uniiic), Expressing Support for Extending the Uniiic’S Investigative Mandate, Etc.
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, 404-5, with 1 voting Present and 23 not voting.
Date/time: December 16, 2005, 10:43 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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