H.R.4251: To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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June 28, 2012 Roll call number 438 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4251 Securing Maritime Activites through Risk-based Targeting (SMART) for Port Security Act
Ayes: 402 (Democrat: 182; Republican: 220)
Nays: 21 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 18)
Abstained: 9 (Democrat: 6; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 93%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. Xavier Becerra [D, CA-34] Abstain
Dennis Cardoza Abstain
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. Abstain
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson [D, TX-30] Abstain
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9] Abstain
Lynn C. Woolsey Abstain

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** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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