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House roll call 1844 · 110th Congress · Sep 29, 2008

To prohibit the sale, distribution,transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for other purposes

On Sep 29, 2008, the House voted 393–5 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 906). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 223–0, Republicans 170–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
393
No
5
Did not vote
49
Date
Sep 29, 2008

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 5 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 906: Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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