H.R.2587: To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance.

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September 15, 2011 Roll call number 711 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act
Ayes: 238 (Democrat: 8; Republican: 230)
Nays: 186 (Democrat: 179; Republican: 7)
Abstained: 9 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 54%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Rep. Michael E. Capuano [D, MA-7] Abstain
Gabrielle Giffords Abstain
Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5] Abstain
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D, NY-10] Abstain
Rep. Henry A. Waxman [D, CA-33] Abstain

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