Amendment (S.Amdt.4094) to S.2663: A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes.

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March 05, 2008 Roll call number 39 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4094) in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Table (Motion To Table Cornyn Amdt. No. 4094 As Modified Further ) Amendment purpose To prohibit State attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements for legal or expert witness services in certain civil actions relating to Federal consumer product safety rules, regulations, standards, certification or labeling requirements, or orders.
Ayes: 51 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 2; Other: 2)
Nays: 45 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 45)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

NameVoted
Sen. Orrin Hatch [R, UT] Aye
Gordon Smith Aye

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