Vote 853

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 544
Vote description: Expressing the Sympathy and Pledging the Support of the House of Representatives and the People of the U.S. for the Victims of the Devestating Thunderstorms That Caused Severe Flooding in 20 Counties in Eastern Kansas Beginning on June 26, 2007
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, 397-0, with 35 not voting.
Date/time: September 5, 2007, 2:49 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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