Amendment (S.Amdt.917) to S.761: A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy.

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April 24, 2007 Roll call number 140 (Amendment number S.Amdt.917) in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Table (Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 917 ) Amendment purpose To express the sense of the Senate that Congress has a moral obligation to offset the cost of new Government programs and initiatives.
Ayes: 54 (Democrat: 43; Republican: 10; Other: 1)
Nays: 43 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 37; Other: 1)
Abstained: 3 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 54%
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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