Amendment (S.Amdt.65) to S.1: A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

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January 17, 2007 Roll call number 13 (Amendment number S.Amdt.65) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Feingold Amdt. No. 65 ) Amendment purpose To prohibit lobbyists and entities that retain or employ lobbyists from throwing lavish parties honoring Members at party conventions.
Ayes: 89 (Democrat: 48; Republican: 39; Other: 2)
Nays: 5 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 5)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 89%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

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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