Amendment to Extend the Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
Jul. 25, 2012 | S.Amdt. 2573 to S. 3412
Legislation from Senate Democrats would allow the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy to expire, while preserving breaks for the middle class. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) offered an amendment to the bill that not only would extend the Bush tax cuts for the top 2 percent but also would extend estate tax cuts for estates worth more than $5 million. The McConnell substitute was rejected.
This is Bad for working people.
Vote result: Failed
YEAs: 45
NAYs: 54
| Legislator | State | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sen. Daniel K. Inouye | 
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Sherrod Brown |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Jack Reed |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Barbara Boxer |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Mark Pryor |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Richard Blumenthal |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Ben Nelson |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jeff Bingaman |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Bill Nelson |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Michael Bennet |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Patty Murray |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Tom Harkin |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Mark Begich |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Kay Hagan |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Max Baucus |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Sen. Ron Wyden |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse |
Democrat
|
No |
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