Amendment (S.Amdt.5078) to S.2731: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.

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July 15, 2008 Roll call number 175 (Amendment number S.Amdt.5078) in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Table (Motion to Table DeMint Amdt. No. 5068 ) Amendment purpose To limit the countries to which Federal financial assistance may be targeted under this Act.
Ayes: 70 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 21; Other: 2)
Nays: 24 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 24)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 70%
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

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