Vote 344

Question: On the Motion
Category: Motion
Vote description: Motion to Waive CBA Kerry Amdt. No. 2616; To accelerate marriage penalty relief for the earned income tax credit, to extend the election to include combat pay in earned income, and to make modifications of effective dates of leasing provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
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, 55-43, with 2 not voting.
Date/time: November 17, 2005, 11 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 2616
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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