Amendment (S.Amdt.13) to S.47: A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

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February 11, 2013 Roll call number 14 (Amendment number S.Amdt.13) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment S.Amdt. 13 to S. 47 (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013) Amendment purpose To reaffirm the inalienable rights of every American citizen guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
Ayes: 31 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 31)
Nays: 59 (Democrat: 53; Republican: 4; Other: 2)
Abstained: 10 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 10)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 31%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Lamar Alexander [R, TN] Abstain
Sen. Thad Cochran [R, MS] Abstain
Sen. Ted Cruz [R, TX] Abstain
Sen. Dean Heller [R, NV] Abstain
Sen. Ron Johnson [R, WI] Abstain
Sen. Jerry Moran [R, KS] Abstain
Sen. Pat Roberts [R, KS] Abstain
Sen. Richard C. Shelby [R, AL] Abstain
Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] Abstain
Sen. Roger F. Wicker [R, MS] Abstain

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