S.160 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009

A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. as introduced.
  • Short: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Second Amendment Enforcement Act as passed senate.
  • Short: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 as passed senate.
Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [19]
 
S.Amdt.573 Pass To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
S.Amdt.574 Pass To provide for the expedited judicial review for Members of Congress.
S.Amdt.575 Pass To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
Latest Actions View All Actions [50]
 
Jan 6th
Jan 5thRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 6thRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest Vote

Result: Bill Passed - February 26, 2009

Roll call number 73 in the Senate

Question: On Passage of the Bill (S. 160 As Amended)

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 61%
 

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145 in favor / 410 opposed
 

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