Amendment (S.Amdt.2143) to S.3187: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.

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May 24, 2012 Roll call number 107 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2143) in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2143 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment purpose To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning claims about the effects of foods and dietary supplements on health-related conditions and disease, to prohibit employees of the Food and Drug Administration from carrying firearms and making arrests without warrants, and to adjust the mens rea of certain prohibited acts under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to knowing and willful.
Ayes: 78 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 29; Other: 2)
Nays: 15 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 15)
Abstained: 7 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 78%
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

Democrats Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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