Amendment (S.Amdt.2437) to S.3240: An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes.

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June 20, 2012 Roll call number 156 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2437) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment purpose To limit the amount of premium subsidy provided by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on behalf of any person or legal entity with an average adjusted gross income in excess of $750,000, with a delayed application of the limitation until completion of a study on the effects of the limitation.
Ayes: 44 (Democrat: 16; Republican: 27; Other: 1)
Nays: 55 (Democrat: 35; Republican: 19; Other: 1)
Abstained: 1 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 44%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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

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