Amendment (S.Amdt.183) to S.493: A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

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April 06, 2011 Roll call number 54 (Amendment number S.Amdt.183) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (McConnell Amdt. No. 183) Amendment purpose To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change.
Ayes: 50 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 46)
Nays: 50 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 1; Other: 2)
Abstained: 0 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 0)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 50%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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