Plain Writing Act of 2010
Official title: “To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on September 27, 2010. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it 341 to 82 on September 29, 2010, with 9 members who did not vote.
It became law on October 13, 2010.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 92 | 80 | 0 | 6 |
| House Democrats | 249 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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