Senate vote: Amendment // February 4, 2009Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules
Motion to Waive CBA Re: McCain Amdt. No. 278
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 53 | 57.6% |
| Yea | Lost | 44 | 40.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.2% |