H.R.6547: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees.

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December 21, 2010 Roll call number 663 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6547 Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act
Ayes: 314 (Democrat: 201; Republican: 113)
Nays: 20 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 20)
Abstained: 99 (Democrat: 53; Republican: 46)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 72%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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

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