Amendment (S.Amdt.545) to S.Con.Res.21: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.

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March 22, 2007 Roll call number 94 (Amendment number S.Amdt.545) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Sanders Amdt. No. 545 as Modified ) Amendment purpose To restore the top marginal tax rate to pre-2001 levels on taxable income in excess of $1 million and use the increased revenue to increase funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
Ayes: 38 (Democrat: 36; Republican: 0; Other: 2)
Nays: 58 (Democrat: 12; Republican: 46)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 38%
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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