H.R.5856: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.

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July 19, 2012 Roll call number 494 in the House
Question On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 53 to H R 5856
Ayes: 137 (Democrat: 129; Republican: 8)
Nays: 278 (Democrat: 50; Republican: 228)
Abstained: 16 (Democrat: 12; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 31%
Result: Failed

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

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

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