Why would Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce (OH-15) skip this vote? Democrats and Republicans both supported the vote. Pryce had voted in bills both before and after this particular vote. Perhaps she can provide an explanation for her refusal to vote.
(Washington Post)
| 5/22/07 | Vote 398: H R 2264: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act “Nopec” | --Not Voting |
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Washington Post, HR 2264 is described as......
- Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended
- Bill: H R 2264
- Vote description: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act “Nopec”
- Vote type: 2/3 Yea-and-Nay (Help)
A two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used for suspension calendar bills in the House and certain Senate votes.
- Result: Passed, 345-72, with 15 not voting.
- Date/time: May 22, 2007, 4:30 p.m.
- Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
- Democrat majority opinion: Yes (Help)