Vote 389

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill: H RES 1243
Vote description: Recognizing the Immeasurable Contributions of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children, Supporting Responsible Fatherhood, and Encouraging Greater Involvement of Fathers in the Lives of Their Children, Especially on Father’S Day
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, 373-0, with 60 not voting.
Date/time: June 9, 2008, 7:03 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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