Senate vote: Amendment // February 6, 2009Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules
Motion to Waive CBA Re: Cantwell Amdt. No. 274
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.1% 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 | 80 | 81.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 16 | 12.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.1% |