Amendment (S.Amdt.2481) to H.R.2638: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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July 26, 2007 Roll call number 281 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2481) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (DeMint Amdt. No. 2481 ) Amendment purpose To prohibit the use of funds to remove offenses from the list of criminal offenses disqualifying individuals from receiving TWIC cards.
Ayes: 93 (Democrat: 46; Republican: 45; Other: 2)
Nays: 1 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 0)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 93%
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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