H.R.493: To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.

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April 24, 2008 Roll call number 113 in the Senate
Question On Passage of the Bill (H.R.493 as Amended )
Ayes: 95 (Democrat: 48; Republican: 45; Other: 2)
Nays: 0 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 0)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 95%
Result: Bill Passed

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Jim DeMint Abstain
Judd Gregg Abstain
Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] Abstain

* - Voters marked "No Data" are voters that THOMAS has not associated yet.

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

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