S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to allow an amendment that would require unanimous consent of the Senate to increase the deficit/On the motion
senate Roll Call 73
Mar 13, 2008
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This vote was on whether to waive a procedural objection raised against an amendment by John Cornyn, R-Texas, having to do with deficit spending. Cornyn offered his amendment, which another senator then objected to on procedural grounds known as a “point of order.” The point of order alleged that Cornyn’s amendment would violate one of the Senate’s rules against passing any bill or amendment that would increase deficit spending. The bill or amendment in question can be defeated by this point of order unless the rule is waived. After a point of order was raised, Cornyn then asked that the rule be waived for his amendment. |
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