Vote 339

Question: On the Motion
Category: Motion
Vote description: Motion to Waive CBA Re: Reed Amdt. No. 2626; To impose a temporary windfall profits tax on crude oil and to use the proceeds of the tax collected to fund programs under the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 through a trust fund.
Vote type: 3/5 (Help)
A three-fifths majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used in the Senate.
Result: Rejected, 50-48, with 2 not voting.
Date/time: November 17, 2005, 9:03 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 2626
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: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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