Amendment (S.Amdt.4627) to H.R.2881: To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

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May 06, 2008 Roll call number 115 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4627) in the Senate
Question On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Rockefeller Amdt. No. 4627 (Subst.) to H.R. 2881 ) Amendment purpose In the nature of a substitute.
Ayes: 49 (Democrat: 44; Republican: 3; Other: 2)
Nays: 42 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 40)
Abstained: 9 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 5)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 49%
Result: Cloture Motion Rejected

Republicans 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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