Amendment (S.Amdt.1090) to H.R.1495: To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.

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May 15, 2007 Roll call number 163 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1090) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 1090 ) Amendment purpose To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the residents of the city of Sacramento are protected from the threat of floods before spending money to add sand to beaches in San Diego.
Ayes: 12 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 11)
Nays: 77 (Democrat: 44; Republican: 31; Other: 2)
Abstained: 11 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 6)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 12%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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