H.R.3548: To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes.

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April 14, 2008 Roll call number 185 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act
Ayes: 376 (Democrat: 202; Republican: 174)
Nays: 1 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 1)
Abstained: 54 (Democrat: 31; Republican: 23)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 87%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

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

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