H.R.592: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.

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February 13, 2013 Roll call number 39 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 592 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes
Ayes: 354 (Democrat: 130; Republican: 224)
Nays: 72 (Democrat: 66; Republican: 6)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 82%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. John D. Dingell [D, MI-12] Abstain
Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-20] Abstain
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D, NH-1] Abstain
Rep. Melvin L. Watt [D, NC-12] Abstain

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