H.R.2262: To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.

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November 01, 2007 Roll call number 1033 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act
Ayes: 244 (Democrat: 220; Republican: 24)
Nays: 166 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 163)
Abstained: 22 (Democrat: 9; Republican: 13)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 56%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. Rodney Alexander [R, LA-5] Abstain
Rep. Spencer Bachus [R, AL-6] Abstain
Rep. Michael C. Burgess [R, TX-26] Abstain
Barbara Cubin Abstain
Tom Davis Abstain
Rep. Louie Gohmert [R, TX-1] Abstain
Denny Hastert Abstain
Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R, TX-5] Abstain
Bobby Jindal Abstain
Sue Wilkins Myrick Abstain
Ron Paul Abstain
John Shadegg Abstain
Jerry Weller Abstain

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

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