Kerry–Feingold Amendment

The Kerry and Feingold Amendment (June 2006) proposed the withdrawal of American armed forces from Iraq by July 2007 with the exception of a few to maintain security. The proposal was defeated in the United States Senate in an 86 to 13 vote.^[1]

Vote Summary

Question: On the Amendment (Kerry Amdt. No. 4442 )
Vote Number: 181
Vote Date: June 22, 2006, 11:07 AM
Required For Majority: 1/2
Vote Result: Amendment Rejected
Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 4442 to S. 2766 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 )^[2]

Statement of Purpose

To require the redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq in order to further a political solution in Iraq, encourage the people of Iraq to provide for their own security, and achieve victory in the war on terror.^[2]

Vote Counts

YEAs: 13
NAYs: 86
Not Voting: 1^[2]

References

^ Stout, David (22 June 2006). "Senate Rejects Democratic Efforts on Iraq". The New York Times.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Roll Call Vote 109th Congress - 2nd Session".

External links

U.S. Senate Legislation Record Roll Call Vote

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[1] Stout, David (22 June 2006). "Senate Rejects Democratic Efforts on Iraq". The New York Times.

[:0-2] "Roll Call Vote 109th Congress - 2nd Session".

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