Vote 166

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 1077
Vote description: Calling on the Government of the People’S Republic of China to End Its Crackdown in Tibet and to Enter Into a Substantive Dialogue With His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Find a Negotiated Solution That Respects the Distinctive Language, Culture, Religious Identity, and Fundamental Freedom of All Tibetans
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, 413-1, with 17 not voting.
Date/time: April 9, 2008, 1:15 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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