Amendment (S.Amdt.2214) to S.3240: An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes.

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June 21, 2012 Roll call number 162 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2214) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2214 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment purpose To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds for deficit reduction.
Ayes: 95 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 46; Other: 2)
Nays: 4 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 0)
Abstained: 1 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 95%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Republicans 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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