H.Res.691: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes.

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July 30, 2009 Roll call number 677 in the House
Question On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 691 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes
Ayes: 249 (Democrat: 242; Republican: 7)
Nays: 180 (Democrat: 10; Republican: 170)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 57%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

NameVoted
Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] Aye
Steve Buyer Aye
Michael Castle Aye
Nathan Deal Aye
Rep. Phil Gingrey [R, GA-11] Aye
Parker Griffith Aye
Rep. Fred Upton [R, MI-6] Aye

* - Voters marked "No Data" are voters that THOMAS has not associated yet.

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

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