H.R.4005: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.

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June 28, 2012 Roll call number 439 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4005 Gauging American Port Security (GAPS) Act
Ayes: 411 (Democrat: 183; Republican: 228)
Nays: 9 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 8)
Abstained: 12 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 5)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 95%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Dennis Cardoza Abstain
Barney Frank Abstain
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. Abstain
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson [D, TX-30] Abstain
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9] Abstain
Rep. Ben Ray Luján [D, NM-3] Abstain
Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13] Abstain

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