Vote 982

Question: Passage, Objections of the President Notwithstanding
Bill: H R 976
Vote description: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
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: Failed, 273-156, with 4 not voting.
Date/time: October 18, 2007, 1:17 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: No (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."

Vote totals