H.R.2102: To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.

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October 16, 2007 Roll call number 973 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 2102 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
Ayes: 398 (Democrat: 222; Republican: 176)
Nays: 21 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 20)
Abstained: 12 (Democrat: 8; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 92%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Julia Carson Abstain
Rep. James E. Clyburn [D, SC-6] Abstain
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez [D, IL-4] Abstain
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson [D, TX-30] Abstain
Rep. Brad Sherman [D, CA-30] Abstain
Gene Taylor Abstain
Charles Wilson Abstain
Lynn C. Woolsey Abstain

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