Amendment (S.Amdt.40) to H.R.2: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

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January 28, 2009 Roll call number 18 (Amendment number S.Amdt.40) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (McConnell Amdt. No. 40) Amendment purpose In the nature of a substitute.
Ayes: 32 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 32)
Nays: 65 (Democrat: 56; Republican: 7; Other: 2)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 32%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R, GA] Abstain

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