Vote 55

Question: On the Amendment
Bill: S CON RES 18
Vote description: Akaka Amdt. No. 149; To increase veterans medical care by $2.8 billion in 2006.
Vote type: 1/2 (Help)
A simple majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage.
Result: Rejected, 47-53.
Date/time: March 16, 2005, 4:38 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 149
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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