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 25 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 359 To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions
Ayes: 239 (Democrat: 10; Republican: 229)
Nays: 160 (Democrat: 159; Republican: 1)
Abstained: 35 (Democrat: 24; Republican: 11)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
Result: Passed

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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