Senate vote: Amendment // September 23, 2008Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules
Motion to Waive C.B.A. Baucus Amdt. No.5635
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 84 | 86.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 8.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.2% |