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PN 1641 - Nomination of General Petraeus as Military Leader of the Middle East - Key Vote

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Nomination - Introduced (Executive) - July 10, 2008

Title: Nomination of General Petraeus as Military Leader of the Middle East


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Nomination - Nomination Confirmed (Senate) - July 10, 2008 (Key vote)

Title: Nomination of General Petraeus as Military Leader of the Middle East

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to confirm General David H. Patraeus as the military leader of operations in the Middle East.

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NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS.

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