Amendment (S.Amdt.20) to S.1: A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

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January 18, 2007 Roll call number 17 (Amendment number S.Amdt.20) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Bennett Amdt No. 20 ) Amendment purpose To strike a provision relating to paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying.
Ayes: 55 (Democrat: 8; Republican: 47)
Nays: 43 (Democrat: 41; Republican: 0; Other: 2)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
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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