Amendment (S.Amdt.3018) to S.3254: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

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November 29, 2012 Roll call number 213 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3018) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3018 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment purpose To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Ayes: 67 (Democrat: 46; Republican: 20; Other: 1)
Nays: 29 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 25; Other: 1)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 67%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

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