H.J.Res.98: Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.

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January 26, 2012 Roll call number 2 in the Senate
Question On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 98
Ayes: 44 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 42)
Nays: 52 (Democrat: 49; Republican: 1; Other: 2)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 44%
Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R, GA] Abstain
Sen. Bob Corker [R, TN] Abstain
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] Abstain
Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] Abstain

* - Voters marked "No Data" are voters that THOMAS has not associated yet.

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

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