Key Votes
National Key Votes
S AMDT 47 - Violent Protestor Amendment - Key Vote
Barack Obama II voted Yea (Amendment Vote) on this legislation.
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Stages
Family
- S 256 - Bankruptcy Reform Bill
- S AMDT 128 - Minimum Wage Amendment
- S AMDT 44 - Minimum Wage Amendment
- S AMDT 47 - Violent Protestor Amendment
- S 1038 - Patriot Act Extension
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Amendment Rejected (Senate) - March 8, 2005 (Key vote)
Title: Violent Protestor Amendment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment to S 256 that would prevent violent protestors from filing for bankruptcy to avoid paying court-awarded civil damages or criminal penalties.
Highlight: -Classifies court ordered fines for civil damages and criminal penalties as non-dischargeable, meaning that these fines must be repaid in full (Sec. 332).
