Amendment (S.Amdt.6) to S.1: A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

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January 10, 2007 Roll call number 4 (Amendment number S.Amdt.6) in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Table (Motion to Table Vitter Amdt. No. 6 ) Amendment purpose to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members of any candidate or Federal office holder connected to the committee.
Ayes: 54 (Democrat: 35; Republican: 17; Other: 2)
Nays: 41 (Democrat: 12; Republican: 29)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 2)
Present: 1
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 54%
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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