Amendment (S.Amdt.2498) to H.R.2638: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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July 26, 2007 Roll call number 280 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2498) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Sanders Amdt. No. 2498 ) Amendment purpose To prohibit funds made available in this Act from being used to implement a rule or regulation related to certain petitions for aliens to perform temporary labor in the United States.
Ayes: 51 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 2; Other: 2)
Nays: 43 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 43)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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