112th Congress (2nd) Vote 240 - To ensure funding for victims of Hurricane Sandy is not spent on tax cheats, deceased individuals, or fisheries outside of the affected area.

Vote Summary

Amendment Rejected (35-60, 3/5 majority required)

The vote failed with a tally of 35 For, 60 Against, 0 Present, and 5 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 2 Democrats, 33 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 46 Democrats, 12 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 3 Democrats, 2 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Official Vote Question

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3370 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) - To ensure funding for victims of Hurricane Sandy is not spent on tax cheats, deceased individuals, or fisheries outside of the affected area.

Official Vote Result

Amendment Rejected (35-60, 3/5 majority required)