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House roll call 1796 · 110th Congress · Sep 23, 2008

Expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin

On Sep 23, 2008, the House voted 390–25 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (SJRES 45). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 205–19, Republicans 185–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
390
No
25
Did not vote
38
Date
Sep 23, 2008

By party

  • Republicans185 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 19 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S.J.Res. 45: Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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