Amendment (S.Amdt.2947) to H.R.1585: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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, a

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September 20, 2007 Roll call number 343 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2947) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Boxer Amdt. No. 2947 ) Amendment purpose To reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and to strongly condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who is serving or has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, by any person or organization.
Ayes: 51 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 2; Other: 2)
Nays: 46 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 45)
Abstained: 3 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans 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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