Amendment (S.Amdt.2708) to H.R.2764: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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September 06, 2007 Roll call number 320 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2708) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Brownback Amdt. No. 2708 ) Amendment purpose To prevent contributions to organizations that perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning.
Ayes: 40 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 39)
Nays: 54 (Democrat: 45; Republican: 7; Other: 2)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 40%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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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