107th Congress (1st) Vote 137 - To delay the effective date of the reductions in the tax rate relating to the highest rate bracket until the enactment of legislation that ensures the long-term solvency of the social security and medicare trust funds.

Vote Summary

Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)

The vote failed with a tally of 45 For, 54 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 45 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 5 Democrats, 49 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 the CBA re: Harkin Amendment No. 727) - To delay the effective date of the reductions in the tax rate relating to the highest rate bracket until the enactment of legislation that ensures the long-term solvency of the social security and medicare trust funds.

Official Vote Result

Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)