Vote 159

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 740
Vote description: Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to Immediately Establish a Full, Independent, Public Judicial Inquiry Into the Murder of Northern Ireland Defense Attorney Pat Finucane, As Recommended by International Judge Peter Cory As Part of the Weston Park Agreement and a Way Forward for the Peace Process
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, 390-5, with 6 voting Present and 31 not voting.
Date/time: May 18, 2006, 1:10 a.m. (Late-night vote)
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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