Vote 5

Question: On the Motion
Category: Motion
Vote description: Motion to Waive CBA Re: Nelson (FL) Amdt. No. 2730; To provide for necessary beneficiary protections in order to ensure access to coverage under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.
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, 52-45, with 3 not voting.
Date/time: February 2, 2006, 7:34 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 2730
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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