Amendment (S.Amdt.4191) to S.Con.Res.70: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

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March 13, 2008 Roll call number 50 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4191) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Kyl Amdt. No. 4191 ) Amendment purpose To protect small businesses, family ranches and farms from the Death Tax by providing a $5 million exemption, a low rate for smaller estates and a maximum rate no higher than 35%.
Ayes: 50 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 47)
Nays: 50 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 1; Other: 2)
Abstained: 0 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 0)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 50%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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