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S Amdt 4659 - Double-Layered Fencing Amendment - Key Vote

Barack Obama II voted Nay (Amendment Vote) on this legislation.

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Amendment - Introduced (Senate) - July 13, 2006

Title: Double-Layered Fencing Amendment

Amendment - Amendment Rejected (Senate) - July 13, 2006 (Key vote)

Title: Double-Layered Fencing Amendment

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment that reduces discretionary funds in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations on a pro rata basis by $1.83 billion to construct 370 miles of double-layered fencing between the U.S. and Mexico and 461 miles of vehicle barriers.

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  • John Eric Ensign (NV - R) (Out Of Office)
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