H.R.6429: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes.

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November 30, 2012 Roll call number 613 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 6429 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes
Ayes: 245 (Democrat: 27; Republican: 218)
Nays: 139 (Democrat: 134; Republican: 5)
Abstained: 48 (Democrat: 31; Republican: 17)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 56%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

NameVoted
Rep. Lou Barletta [R, PA-11] Nay
Rep. John Campbell [R, CA-45] Nay
Rep. Jeff Denham [R, CA-10] Nay
Rep. Doc Hastings [R, WA-4] Nay
Rep. Walter B. Jones [R, NC-3] Nay

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