Amendment (S.Amdt.2716) to H.R.2764: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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September 06, 2007 Roll call number 323 (Amendment number S.Amdt.2716) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 2716 ) Amendment purpose To provide for the spending of $106,763,000 on programs that save children's lives, such as the President's Malaria Initiative, rather than lower priority programs, such as the Global Environment Facility, which produce few results and are managed by the United Nations Development Program, which utilizes corrupt procurement practices, operates contrary to United Nations rules, and retaliates against whistleblowers.
Ayes: 46 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 45)
Nays: 47 (Democrat: 44; Republican: 1; Other: 2)
Abstained: 7 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 46%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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