Vote 1170

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill: H R 4286
Vote description: To Award a Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Recognition of Her Courageous and Unwavering Commitment to Peace, Nonviolence, Human Rights, and Democracy in Burma.
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 33 not voting.
Date/time: December 17, 2007, 9:15 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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