Amendment (S.Amdt.1089) 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 164 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1089) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 1089 ) Amendment purpose To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the needs of Louisiana residents who lost their homes as a result of Hurricane Katrina and Rita are met before spending money to design or construct a nonessential visitors center.
Ayes: 11 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 11)
Nays: 79 (Democrat: 46; Republican: 31; Other: 2)
Abstained: 10 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 6)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 11%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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