Senate vote: Amendment // September 10, 2008
Vitter Amdt. No. 5280
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 57 | 56.9% |
| Yea | Lost | 39 | 38.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |