Amendment (S.Amdt.4347) 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 75 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4347) in the Senate
Question On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. DeMint Amdt No. 4347 ) Amendment purpose To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2009.
Ayes: 29 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 23; Other: 1)
Nays: 71 (Democrat: 45; Republican: 25; Other: 1)
Abstained: 0 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 0)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 28%
Result: Motion Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

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

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