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House roll call 1480 · 112th Congress · Jul 31, 2012

To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation

On Jul 31, 2012, the House voted 261–116 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 679). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 95–115, Democrats 166–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
261
No
116
Did not vote
68
Date
Jul 31, 2012

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 115 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats166 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

S. 679: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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