H.R.1540: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

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May 26, 2011 Roll call number 374 in the House
Question On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1540 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Ayes: 185 (Democrat: 184; Republican: 1)
Nays: 233 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 233)
Abstained: 13 (Democrat: 8; Republican: 5)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 42%
Result: Failed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Bob Filner Abstain
Rep. John Garamendi [D, CA-3] Abstain
Gabrielle Giffords Abstain
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] Abstain
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. Abstain
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4] Abstain
John W. Olver Abstain
Donald Payne Abstain

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