House Votes - H.R. 2102: Free Flow of Information Act

H.Res. 742: Providing for consideration of H.R. 2102

On Ordering the Previous Question
Passed 224-196

On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 222-194


H.R. 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.

Debate

Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)

Votes

On Passage
Passed 398-21


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