Vote 427

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 422
Vote description: Calling on the Government of the People’S Republic of China to Use Its Unique Influence and Economic Leverage to Stop Genocide and Violence in Darfur, Sudan
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, 410-0, with 22 not voting.
Date/time: June 5, 2007, 8:14 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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