Kerry–Feingold Amendment
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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.
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 )
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.
Vote Counts
- YEAs: 13
- NAYs: 86
- Not Voting: 1
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