Amendment (S.Amdt.5083) 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 16, 2008 Roll call number 178 (Amendment number S.Amdt.5083) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Cornyn Amdt. No. 5083 ) Amendment purpose To establish a bipartisan commission for the purpose of improving oversight and eliminating wasteful government spending under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Ayes: 32 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 32)
Nays: 63 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 14; Other: 2)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 32%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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