Amendment (S.Amdt.643) to H.R.1591: Making emergency supplem

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March 27, 2007 Roll call number 116 (Amendment number S.Amdt.643) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Cochran Amd. No. 643 ) Amendment purpose To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the position of American Armed Forces and jeopardizing the successful conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Ayes: 48 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 45; Other: 1)
Nays: 50 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 2; Other: 1)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 48%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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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