Amendment (S.Amdt.1785) to S.1813: A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

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March 13, 2012 Roll call number 44 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1785) in the Senate
Question On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Provisions Re: Corker Amdt. No. 1785, As Modified) Amendment purpose To lower the FY13 discretionary budget authority cap as set in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 by $11,000,000,000 in order to offset the general fund transfers to the Highway Trust Fund.
Ayes: 40 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 40)
Nays: 58 (Democrat: 51; Republican: 5; Other: 2)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 40%
Result: Motion Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch [R, UT] Abstain
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] Abstain

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