Vote 44

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 52
Vote description: Paying Tribute to Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for Their Recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority As Righteous Among the Nations for Their Heroic Efforts to Save Jews During the Holocaust
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, 413-0, with 21 not voting.
Date/time: January 22, 2007, 8 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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