Vote 342

Question: On the Motion
Category: Motion
Vote description: Motion to Waive CBA Nelson Amdt. No. 2601; To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide extended and additional protection to Medicare beneficiaries who enroll for the Medicare prescription drug benefit during 2006.
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, 51-47, with 2 not voting.
Date/time: November 17, 2005, 10:12 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 2601
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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