Amendment (S.Amdt.2339) to H.R.2669: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

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July 19, 2007 Roll call number 266 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2339) in the Senate
Question On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Cornyn Amdt No. 2339 ) Amendment purpose To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.
Ayes: 55 (Democrat: 10; Republican: 44; Other: 1)
Nays: 40 (Democrat: 37; Republican: 2; Other: 1)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
Result: Motion Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Robert Byrd [D, WV] Abstain
Sen. Tim Johnson [D, SD] Abstain
Barack Obama Abstain

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