Vote 717

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill: H R 2929
Vote description: To Limit the Use of Funds to Establish Any Military Installation or Base for the Purpose of Providing for the Permanent Stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq or to Exercise United States Economic Control of the Oil Resources of Iraq
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, 399-24, with 9 not voting.
Date/time: July 25, 2007, 12:52 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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