Key Votes
National Key Votes
S Amdt 2947 - Expressing Support for All Men and Women in the U.S. Armed Forces - Key Vote
Barack Obama II voted Yea (Amendment Vote) on this legislation.
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Issues
Stage Details
Amendment - Introduced (Senate) - Sept. 20, 2007
Title: Expressing Support for All Men and Women in the U.S. Armed Forces
Amendment - Amendment Rejected (Senate) - Sept. 20, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Expressing Support for All Men and Women in the U.S. Armed Forces
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment that opposes comments that criticize the honor, integrity, and patriotism of individuals serving or having served honorably in the United States Armed Forces.
Note:
NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS.