Vote 3

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 3911 to S. 2248; In the nature of a substitute.
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, 48-45, with 7 not voting.
Date/time: January 28, 2008, 4:43 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 3911
Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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