Vote 251

Question: On the Motion to Table
Bill: S 1233
Vote description: Motion to Table Ashcroft Amendment No. 1507; To provide stability in the United States agriculture sector and to promote adequate availability of food and medicine for humanitarian assistance abroad by requiring congressional approval before the imposition of any unilateral agricultural or medical sanctions against a foreign country or foreign entity.
Vote type: 1/2 (Help)
A simple majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage.
Result: Failed, 28-70, with 2 not voting.
Date/time: August 3, 1999, 7:01 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 1507
Republican majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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