Amendment (S.Amdt.5082) 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 180 (Amendment number S.Amdt.5082) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Kyl Amdt. No. 5082 ) Amendment purpose To limit the period during which appropriations may be made to carry out this Act and to create a point of order in the Senate against any appropriation to carry out this Act that exceeds the amount authorized for fiscal year 2013.
Ayes: 28 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 28)
Nays: 67 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 18; Other: 2)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 28%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Evan Bayh [D, IN] Abstain
Sen. Edward Kennedy [D, MA] Abstain
Barack Obama Abstain

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