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 680 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Ayes: 283 (Democrat: 229; Republican: 54)
Nays: 142 (Democrat: 19; Republican: 123)
Abstained: 8 (Democrat: 6; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 65%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
John Adler Abstain
Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-9] Abstain
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4] Abstain
John Murtha Abstain
John Salazar Abstain
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D, CA-46] Abstain

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