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S.AMDT.643
Amends: H.R.1591
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (submitted 3/26/2007) (proposed 3/26/2007)
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the position of American Armed Forces and jeopardizing the successful conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
TEXT OF AMENDMENT AS SUBMITTED: CR S3777
STATUS:
- 3/26/2007:
- Amendment SA 643 proposed by Senator Cochran to Amendment SA 641. (consideration: CR S3737-3742, S3747; text: CR S3737)
- 3/26/2007:
- Amendment SA 643 remained in order by Unanimous Consent.
- 3/26/2007:
- Amendment SA 643 proposed by Senator Cochran.
- 3/27/2007:
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3785, S3804-3816)
- 3/27/2007:
- Amendment SA 643 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 116.
COSPONSORS(12):
Sen McCain, John [AZ]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Warner, John [VA]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Stevens, Ted [AK]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Brownback, Sam [KS]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Allard, Wayne [CO]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY]
- 3/26/2007
Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA]
- 3/27/2007