Amendment (S.Amdt.5077) 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 181 (Amendment number S.Amdt.5077) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (DeMint Amdt. No. 5077 ) Amendment purpose To reduce to $35,000,000,000 the amount authorized to be appropriated to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries during the next 5 years.
Ayes: 31 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 29)
Nays: 64 (Democrat: 45; Republican: 17; Other: 2)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 31%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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