H.R. 6124 (110th): Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

This vote was related to a bill introduced by Rep. Collin Peterson [D-MN7] on May 22, 2008, H.R. 6124 (110th): Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

Congress
110th Congress
Date
Jun 18, 2008
Chamber
Senate
Number
#151
Question:
On Overriding the Veto H.R. 6124 in the Senate
Result:
Veto Overridden
Track Votes
Totals     Republican     Democrat     Independent
  Yea 80
 
 
 
80%
35 43 2
  Nay 14
 
 
 
14%
12 2 0
Not Voting 6
 
 
 
6%
2 4 0
Required: 2/3 source: senate.gov
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