H.R.359: To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.

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January 26, 2011 Roll call number 24 in the House
Question On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 359 To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions
Ayes: 173 (Democrat: 172; Republican: 1)
Nays: 228 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 227)
Abstained: 33 (Democrat: 20; Republican: 13)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 39%
Result: Failed

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

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

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