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H.Res.656 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4970) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. ..., 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: May 16, 2012 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 255).

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on May 16, 2012, with a roll call of 235 ayes, 186 nays, and 9 not voting.

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  • 100% of users oppose H.Res.656

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    • Democrats Step Up Denounciations of DesJarlais | Humphrey on ... - May 19, 2012 by Tom Humphrey - [H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ...

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      As noted by Tom Humphrey on May 19, 2012, "[H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ..." (/url?q=http://blogs.knoxnews.com/humphrey/2012/05/democrats-step-up-denounciatio.html&sa=U&ei=Efa9T83ZI6HL2QWJvZSbDw&ved=0CE8QmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNEkR05FpUJJEQ_OiFRvCcsJwFGNHw)
    • Democrats Step Up Denounciations of DesJarlais | Humphrey on ... - May 19, 2012 by Tom Humphrey - [H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ...

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      As noted by Tom Humphrey on May 19, 2012, "[H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ..." (/url?q=http://blogs.knoxnews.com/humphrey/2012/05/democrats-step-up-denounciatio.html&sa=U&ei=ulG7T_OeJMrM2AXGqMTKCQ&ved=0CEsQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNEUvKycQ2oqbz8VbeZN8AgfQXON2A)
    • Democrats Step Up Denounciations of DesJarlais | Humphrey on ... - May 19, 2012 by Tom Humphrey - [H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ...

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      As noted by Tom Humphrey on May 19, 2012, "[H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12]. DesJarlais Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing ..." (/url?q=http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/humphrey/2012/05/democrats-step-up-denounciatio.html&sa=U&ei=Gq-4T-fcLYXY2QWZ_v2sCQ&ved=0CEEQmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNHkakNP133m8QEmv_kvjA4NHlXBZg)

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    • DCCC: Vote alert: Congressman Duffy puts politics ahead of women's safety - May 17, 2012 by WisPolitics.com - [H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12] Duffy Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing law and fails to protect some of the ...

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      As noted by WisPolitics.com on May 17, 2012, "[H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12] Duffy Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing law and fails to protect some of the ..." (http://wispolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=270097)
    • DCCC: Vote alert: Congressman Ribble puts politics ahead of women's safety - May 17, 2012 by WisPolitics.com - [H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12] Ribble Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing law and fails to protect some of the ...

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      As noted by WisPolitics.com on May 17, 2012, "[H Res 656, Vote #254, 5/16/12] Ribble Voted to Weaken the Violence Against Women Act. On May 16, 2012, House Republicans voted to weaken the Violence Against Women Act. The bill (HR 4970) rolls back existing law and fails to protect some of the ..." (http://wispolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=270100)
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