Amendment (S.Amdt.4231) to S.Con.Res.70: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

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March 13, 2008 Roll call number 60 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4231) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Sessions Amdt. No. 4231 ) Amendment purpose To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs.
Ayes: 61 (Democrat: 14; Republican: 47)
Nays: 37 (Democrat: 35; Republican: 0; Other: 2)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 61%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Democrats 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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