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#357
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2011 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-6, 3/5 majority required)
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89–6
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#356
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 (To eliminate wasteful spending and improve the management of counter-drug intelligence.)
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Amendment Rejected (26-69)
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26–69
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#355
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 52
(H.J.Res. 52)
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
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Joint Resolution Passed (94-1)
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94–1
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#354
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 43
(H.J.Res. 43)
A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
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Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
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53–42
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#353
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendments of the House to the Amendments of the Senate to H.R.976)
(H.R. 976)
An act 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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Motion Agreed to (67-29)
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67–29
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#352
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
An act 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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Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-30, 3/5 majority required)
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69–30
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#351
|
Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3047 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3047 (To require comprehensive study and support for criminal investigations and prosecutions by State and local law enforcement officials.)
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Amendment Agreed to (96-3)
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96–3
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#350
|
Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3035 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3035 (To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required)
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60–39
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#349
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Sep 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3017 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3017 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.)
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Amendment Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required)
|
76–22
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#348
|
Sep 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2997 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2997 (To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.)
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Amendment Agreed to (75-23, 3/5 majority required)
|
75–23
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#347
|
Sep 24, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1495
(H.R. 1495)
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of t…
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Conference Report Agreed to (81-12)
|
81–12
|
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#346
|
Sep 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 (To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.)
|
Amendment Rejected (47-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–47
|
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#345
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2924 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2924 (To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.)
|
Amendment Rejected (28-70, 3/5 majority required)
|
28–70
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#344
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2934 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2934 (To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn …
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Amendment Agreed to (72-25, 3/5 majority required)
|
72–25
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#343
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2947 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2947 (To reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and to strongly condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individua…
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Amendment Rejected (50-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
50–47
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#342
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2918 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2918 (To express the sense of Congress on Department of Defense policy regarding dwell time.)
|
Amendment Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
|
55–45
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#341
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2909 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2909 (To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.)
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Amendment Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–44
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#340
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2022 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
(H.R. 1585)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2022 (To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–43
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#339
|
Sep 18, 2007 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1257
(S. 1257)
A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.
|
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
57–42
|
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#338
|
Sep 18, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1124
(H.R. 1124)
A bill to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
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Bill Passed (96-0)
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96–0
|
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#337
|
Sep 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2888 to H.R. 1124 (No short title on file)
(H.R. 1124)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2888 (To prohibit the Federal Government from favoring public colleges and universities over private colleges and universities under the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1…
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Amendment Rejected (38-59)
|
38–59
|
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#336
|
Sep 12, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3074
(H.R. 3074)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (88-7)
|
88–7
|
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#335
|
Sep 12, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2814 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2812 (To prohibit the use of funds for the construction of a baseball facility in Billings, Montana, and to reduce the amounts made available for the Economic Development Initiative…
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Motion to Table Agreed to (63-32)
|
63–32
|
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#334
|
Sep 12, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2844 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2844 (To provide a system for better construction and maintenance of America's aging bridge infrastructure by spending American tax dollars more effectively and efficiently.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-37)
|
56–37
|
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#333
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2811 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2811 (To prohibit the use of funds made available under this Act for bicycle paths so that the funds can be used to improve bridge and road safety.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (80-18)
|
80–18
|
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#332
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2842 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2842 (To ensure that every motor carrier entering the United States through the cross-border motor carrier demonstration program is inspected and meets all applicable safety standar…
|
Amendment Rejected (29-69)
|
29–69
|
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#331
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2797 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2797 (To prohibit the establishment of a program that allows Mexican truck drivers to operate beyond the commercial zones near the Mexican border.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (75-23)
|
75–23
|
|
#330
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2810 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2810 (To prohibit funds appropriated under title I from being used for earmarks until all structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges have been repaired, with limited e…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (82-14)
|
82–14
|
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#329
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2792 to S.Amdt. 2791 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriati…
(H.R. 3074)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2792 (To expand the extension of authority of the Secretary of Transportation and provide additional obligation authority for the highway bridge program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (60-33)
|
60–33
|
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#328
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN353
(PN 353)
Janis Lynn Sammartino, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California
|
Nomination Confirmed (90-0)
|
90–0
|
|
#327
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN25
(PN 25)
William Lindsay Osteen, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
|
Nomination Confirmed (86-0)
|
86–0
|
|
#326
|
Sep 7, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2669
(H.R. 2669)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (79-12)
|
79–12
|
|
#325
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2764
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (81-12)
|
81–12
|
|
#324
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2704 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2704 (To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act for "Contribution to the International Development Association" may be made available fo…
|
Amendment Rejected (33-60)
|
33–60
|
|
#323
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2716 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2716 (To provide for the spending of $106,763,000 on programs that save children's lives, such as the President's Malaria Initiative, rather than lower priority programs, such as th…
|
Amendment Rejected (46-47)
|
46–47
|
|
#322
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2773 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2773 (To ensure that the United States contribution to the United Nations is not being lost to waste, fraud, abuse or corruption by maximizing the public transparency of all United …
|
Amendment Agreed to (92-1)
|
92–1
|
|
#321
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2774 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2774 (To prohibit the use of funds by international organizations, agencies, and entities that require the registration of, or taxes guns owned by citizens of the United States.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (81-10)
|
81–10
|
|
#320
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2708 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2708 (To prevent contributions to organizations that perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning.)
|
Amendment Rejected (40-54)
|
40–54
|
|
#319
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2719 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2719 (To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I o…
|
Amendment Agreed to (53-41)
|
53–41
|
|
#318
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2707 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2707 (To prohibit funding of organizations that support coercive abortion.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (48-45)
|
48–45
|
|
#317
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2700 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2764)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2700 (To strike the provision in section 113 that increases the limit on the United States' share for United Nations peacekeeping operations during fiscal year 2008 from 25 percent …
|
Amendment Rejected (30-63)
|
30–63
|
|
#316
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2642
(H.R. 2642)
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (92-1)
|
92–1
|
|
#315
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2673 (To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Departme…
|
Amendment Agreed to (52-39)
|
52–39
|
|
#314
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2662 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2662 (To prohibit the use of funds to expand the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (47-45)
|
47–45
|
|
#313
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2687 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2687 (To provide funding for security associated with the national party conventions.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (76-15)
|
76–15
|
|
#312
|
Sep 5, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2686 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2686 (To strike section 225, relating to a prohibition on the disposal of Department of Veterans Affairs lands and improvements at West Los Angeles Medical Center, California.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (66-25)
|
66–25
|
|
#311
|
Sep 4, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN688
(PN 688)
Jim Nussle, of Iowa, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
|
Nomination Confirmed (69-24)
|
69–24
|
|
#310
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2011
(S. 2011)
A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".
|
Bill Defeated (43-45, 3/5 majority required)
|
43–45
|
|
#309
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1927
(S. 1927)
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (60-28, 3/5 majority required)
|
60–28
|
|
#308
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN253
(PN 253)
Timothy D. DeGiusti, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma
|
Nomination Confirmed (96-0)
|
96–0
|
|
#307
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (68-31)
|
68–31
|
|
#306
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA on Baucus Amdt. No. 2530)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2530 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Motion Agreed to (67-32, 3/5 majority required)
|
67–32
|
|
#305
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2577 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2577 (To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.)
|
Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#304
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2562 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2562 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements and qualified restaurant improveme…
|
Amendment Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
|
49–50
|
|
#303
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2620 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2620 (To increase access to health insurance for low-income children based on actual need, as adjusted for cost-of-living.)
|
Amendment Rejected (21-78)
|
21–78
|
|
#302
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2535 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2535 (To codify the unborn child rule.)
|
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
|
49–50
|
|
#301
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 (To require individuals who are eligible for SCHIP and employer-sponsored coverage to use the employer-sponsored coverage instead of SCHIP.)
|
Amendment Rejected (35-64)
|
35–64
|
|
#300
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2627 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2627 (To ensure that children and pregnant women whose family income exceeds 200 percent of the poverty line and who have access to employer-sponsored coverage receive premium assis…
|
Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#299
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2537 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2537 (To minimize the erosion of private health coverage.)
|
Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#298
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2579 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2579 (To exclude individuals with alternative minimum tax liability from eligibility for SCHIP coverage.)
|
Amendment Rejected (42-57)
|
42–57
|
|
#297
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2540 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2540 (To prohibit a State from using SCHIP funds to provide coverage for nonpregnant adults until the State first demonstrates that it has adequately covered targeted low-income chi…
|
Amendment Rejected (43-55)
|
43–55
|
|
#296
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Graham Amdt. No 2558 As Modified)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2558 (To sunset the increase in the tax on tobacco products on September 30, 2012.)
|
Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required)
|
39–60
|
|
#295
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Specter Amdt. 2557)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2557 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reset the rate of tax under the alternative minimum tax at 24 percent.)
|
Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–52
|
|
#294
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendment of the House to S.1)
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
|
Motion Agreed to (83-14)
|
83–14
|
|
#293
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-17, 2/3 majority required)
|
80–17
|
|
#292
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2602 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2602 (To provide sufficient funding and incentives to increase the enrollment of uninsured children.)
|
Amendment Rejected (36-60)
|
36–60
|
|
#291
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2593 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2593 (To provide a perfecting amendment.)
|
Amendment Rejected (35-61)
|
35–61
|
|
#290
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2547 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2547 (To eliminate the exception for certain States to cover children under SCHIP whose income exceeds 300 percent of the Federal poverty level.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-43)
|
53–43
|
|
#289
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2554 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2554 (To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a 60-vote point of order against legislation that includes a Federal excise tax rate increase which disproportiona…
|
Amendment Rejected (32-64)
|
32–64
|
|
#288
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2587 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2587 (To limit the matching rate for coverage other than for low-income children or pregnant women covered through a waiver and to prohibit any new waivers for coverage of adults ot…
|
Amendment Rejected (42-53)
|
42–53
|
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#287
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Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2538 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2538 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Trust Fund.)
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Amendment Rejected (26-58)
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26–58
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#286
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Jul 31, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2536 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
(H.R. 976)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2536 (To standardize the determination of income for purposes of eligibility for SCHIP.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-59)
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37–59
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#285
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Jul 30, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-0, 3/5 majority required)
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80–0
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#284
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1
(H.R. 1)
A bill to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
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Conference Report Agreed to (85-8)
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85–8
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#283
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 1
(H.R. 1)
A bill to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
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Motion to Recommit Rejected (26-67)
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26–67
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#282
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2638
(H.R. 2638)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Securityfor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (89-4)
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89–4
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#281
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2481 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2638)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2481 (To prohibit the use of funds to remove offenses from the list of criminal offenses disqualifying individuals from receiving TWIC cards.)
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Amendment Agreed to (93-1)
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93–1
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#280
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2498 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2638)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2498 (To prohibit funds made available in this Act from being used to implement a rule or regulation related to certain petitions for aliens to perform temporary labor in the United…
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Amendment Agreed to (51-43)
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51–43
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#279
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2405 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2638)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2405 (To make $300,000,000 available for grants to States to carry out the REAL ID Act of 2005.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (50-44)
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50–44
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#278
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Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2480 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2638)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2480 (To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.)
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Amendment Agreed to (89-1)
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89–1
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#277
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Jul 25, 2007 |
On the Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2412 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
(H.R. 2638)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2412 (To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.)
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Decision of Chair Sustained (52-44)
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52–44
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#276
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Jul 24, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44
(H.J.Res. 44)
Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
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Joint Resolution Passed (93-1)
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93–1
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#275
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Jul 24, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1642
(S. 1642)
A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (95-0)
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95–0
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#274
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Jul 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2381 to S.Amdt. 2369 to S. 1642 (Higher Education Amendments of 2007)
(S. 1642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2381 (To provide for a demonstration and certification regarding the use of certain Federal funds.)
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Amendment Agreed to (93-0)
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93–0
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#273
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Jul 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2376 to S. 1642 (Higher Education Amendments of 2007)
(S. 1642)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2376 (To provide for a Federal supplemental loan program.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-54)
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37–54
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#272
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Jul 20, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2669
(H.R. 2669)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
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Bill Passed (78-18)
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78–18
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#271
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Jul 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Kyl Amdt. No. 2353)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2353 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.)
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Motion Rejected (47-49, 3/5 majority required)
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47–49
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#270
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Jul 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Kerry Amdt. No. 2364.)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2364 (A sense of the Senate relative to the Alternative Minimum Tax.)
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Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
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48–48
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#269
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Dole Amdt. No. 2350)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2350 (To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.)
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Motion Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required)
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42–54
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#268
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. 2362)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2362 (To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.)
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Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
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48–48
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#267
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Landrieu Amdt. No. 2363)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2363 (A sense of the Senate relative to the adoption tax credit)
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Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
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48–48
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#266
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Cornyn Amdt No. 2339)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2339 (To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.)
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Motion Rejected (55-40, 3/5 majority required)
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55–40
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#265
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Sununu Amdt. No. 2341)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2341 (To permanently extend certain education-related tax incentives.)
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Motion Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required)
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47–48
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#264
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Schumer Amdt. No. 2361)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2361 (A sense of the Senate relative to tax policy.)
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Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
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48–48
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#263
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Ensign Amdt. No. 2355)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2355 (To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that individuals are not able to receive Social Securit…
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Motion Rejected (57-40, 3/5 majority required)
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57–40
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#262
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Stabenow Amdt. No 2358)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2356 (Relative to illegal aliens qualifying for Social Security benefits; and Relative to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.)
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Motion Rejected (53-44, 3/5 majority required)
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53–44
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#261
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Collins Amdt. No. 2340)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2340 (To provide limited immunity for reports of suspicious behavior and response.)
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Motion Rejected (57-39, 3/5 majority required)
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57–39
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#260
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. No. 2352)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2352 (To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.)
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Motion Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required)
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42–54
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#259
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2351 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
(H.R. 2669)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2351 (To express the sense of the Senate on the detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.)
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Amendment Agreed to (94-3)
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94–3
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#258
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Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Coleman Amdt. No. 2334)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2334 (To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.)
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Motion Rejected (49-48, 3/5 majority required)
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49–48
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