S.987: A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.

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December 16, 2010 Roll call number 645 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 987 To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.
Ayes: 241 (Democrat: 229; Republican: 12)
Nays: 166 (Democrat: 9; Republican: 157)
Abstained: 26 (Democrat: 16; Republican: 10)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
Result: Failed

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Henry Brown Abstain
Steve Buyer Abstain
Rep. Louie Gohmert [R, TX-1] Abstain
Rep. Kay Granger [R, TX-12] Abstain
Rep. Kenny Marchant [R, TX-24] Abstain
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry [R, NC-10] Abstain
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R, WA-5] Abstain
George Radanovich Abstain
Zach Wamp Abstain
Rep. C. W. Bill Young [R, FL-13] Abstain

* - 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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