H.R.5563: To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

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March 12, 2008 Roll call number 131 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5563 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act
Ayes: 277 (Democrat: 224; Republican: 53)
Nays: 140 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 140)
Abstained: 12 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 5)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 64%
Result: Failed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. Luis GutiƩrrez [D, IL-4] Abstain
Darlene Hooley Abstain
Rep. James Oberstar [D, MN-8] Abstain
Rep. Charles Rangel [D, NY-15] Abstain
Rep. Bobby Rush [D, IL-1] Abstain
Rep. Maxine Waters [D, CA-35] Abstain
Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D, CA-6] Abstain

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