Amendment (S.Amdt.4242) to S.Con.Res.70: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

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March 13, 2008 Roll call number 61 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4242) in the Senate
Question On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. Cornyn Amdt. No. 4242 ) Amendment purpose To protect the family budget by providing for a budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hard-working middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college students.
Ayes: 58 (Democrat: 11; Republican: 47)
Nays: 40 (Democrat: 38; Republican: 0; Other: 2)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 57%
Result: Motion 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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