Vote 286

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H RES 243
Vote description: Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Immediatley and Unconditionally Release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and Other Political Prisoners and Prisoners of Conscience
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, 404-0, with 3 voting Present and 25 not voting.
Date/time: May 2, 2007, 7:16 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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