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Key Votes
S Amdt 47 - Violent Protestor Amendment - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Johnny Isakson voted Nay (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
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Amendment Rejected (Senate) (46-53) - March 8, 2005(Key vote)
Title: Violent Protestor Amendment
Vote Result
Yea Votes
Nay Votes
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.
- Classifies court ordered fines for civil damages and criminal penalties as non-dischargeable, meaning that these fines must be repaid in full (Sec. 332).
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Dianne Feinstein (CA - D)
- Patrick J. Leahy (VT - D)
- Patty Murray (WA - D)
- Harry M. Reid (NV - D) (Out Of Office)