Amendment (S.Amdt.2700) to H.R.2764: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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September 06, 2007 Roll call number 317 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2700) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Ensign Amdt. No. 2700 ) Amendment purpose To strike the provision in section 113 that increases the limit on the United States' share for United Nations peacekeeping operations during fiscal year 2008 from 25 percent to 27.1 percent so that the United States does not pay more than its fair share for United Nations peacekeeping.
Ayes: 30 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 29)
Nays: 63 (Democrat: 44; Republican: 17; Other: 2)
Abstained: 7 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 30%
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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