H.J.Res.68: Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.

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June 24, 2011 Roll call number 493 in the House
Question On Passage: H J RES 68 Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya
Ayes: 123 (Democrat: 115; Republican: 8)
Nays: 295 (Democrat: 70; Republican: 225)
Abstained: 13 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 6)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 28%
Result: Failed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. G. K. Butterfield [D, NC-1] Abstain
Rep. Eliot L. Engel [D, NY-16] Abstain
Gabrielle Giffords Abstain
Rep. Brian Higgins [D, NY-26] Abstain
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano [D, CA-32] Abstain
Rep. Tim Ryan [D, OH-13] Abstain
Edolphus Towns Abstain

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