Vote 16

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended
Bill: H R 1259
Vote description: To Authorize the President to Award a Gold Medal on Behalf of Congress, Collectively, to the Tuskegee Airmen in Recognition of Their Unique Military Record, Which Inspired Revolutionary Reform in the Armed Forces
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, 400-0, with 32 not voting.
Date/time: February 28, 2006, 7:20 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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