H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes.

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March 14, 2007 Roll call number 144 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments
Ayes: 308 (Democrat: 228; Republican: 80)
Nays: 117 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 117)
Abstained: 8 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 71%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. Paul Kanjorski [D, PA-11] Abstain
Martin Meehan Abstain
Rep. George Miller [D, CA-7] Abstain
Rep. John Spratt [D, SC-5] Abstain

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