Vote 140

Question: On Overriding the Veto
Bill: H R 2419
Vote description: Upon Reconsideration Shall the Bill H.R. 2419 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Not Withstanding?; Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Vote type: 2/3 (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: Overridden, 82-13, with 1 voting Present and 4 not voting.
Date/time: May 22, 2008, 11:57 a.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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