Amendment (S.Amdt.4737) to S.2284: An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solvency of the flood insurance fund, and for other purposes.

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May 13, 2008 Roll call number 124 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4737) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Reid Amdt. No. 4737 ) Amendment purpose To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Ayes: 97 (Democrat: 50; Republican: 45; Other: 2)
Nays: 1 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 1)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 97%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

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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