107th Congress (1st) Vote 130 - To provide that reductions of the top marginal income tax rate will not take effect unless funding is provided at the levels authorized in amendments to S. 1, Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, that have been adopted by the Senate with respect to the Individuals With Disabilities Education act, title I (State Grants for Disadvantaged Students) and part A of title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended by S. 1), and provisions of such Act concerning the education of students with limited English proficiency, and after school care in 21st Century Learning Centers.

Vote Summary

Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)

The vote failed with a tally of 48 For, 51 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 46 Democrats, 2 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 4 Democrats, 47 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Official Vote Question

On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 684) - To provide that reductions of the top marginal income tax rate will not take effect unless funding is provided at the levels authorized in amendments to S. 1, Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, that have been adopted by the Senate with respect to the Individuals With Disabilities Education act, title I (State Grants for Disadvantaged Students) and part A of title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended by S. 1), and provisions of such Act concerning the education of students with limited English proficiency, and after school care in 21st Century Learning Centers.

Official Vote Result

Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)