Vote 104

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H CON RES 365
Vote description: Urging the Government of China to Reinstate All Licenses of Gao Zhisheng and His Law Firm, Remove All Legal and Political Obstacles for Lawyers Attempting to Defend Criminal Cases in China, Including Politically Sensitive Cases, and Reverse Law and Practice in China So That It Conforms to International Standards
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, 421-0, with 1 voting Present and 10 not voting.
Date/time: April 26, 2006, 2:40 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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