S Amdt 436 - Repeals the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax - National Key Vote
Rob Portman voted Nay (Cloture Vote) on this Amendment.
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- Senate Cloture Not Invoked
- June 14, 2011
- Introduced
- June 9, 2011
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Title: Repeals the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on an amendment to S 782 that repeals the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit.
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NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.
Title: Repeals the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax