Vote 500

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Bill: H CON RES 151
Vote description: Noting the Disturbing Pattern of Killings of Dozens of Independent Journalists in Russia Over the Last Decade, and Calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to Authorize Cooperation With Outside Investigators in Solving Those Murders
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, 388-1, with 43 not voting.
Date/time: June 18, 2007, 7:30 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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