Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008

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Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: John MurthaCommittees: Senate Appropriations - Defense, Senate Appropriations, House Appropriations


Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill tried to make appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.[1]


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Action

The U.S. Senate voted on H.R. 3222 on July 30, 2007. The bill became a law on November 13,2007.

Senate Record Vote (360)
October 02, 2007
On the Motion to Table (Motion to Table Boxer Amdt. No. 3126 as Modified )
On the Motion to Table
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 53% - Motion to Table Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
53
Ayes
41
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes10421
Nays3641
Abst.420

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Table a proposal to bar funds for military enlistment of individuals who have been convicted of various crimes, including sexual misconduct. October 2. (53-41)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm)

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  1. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 on [1].

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