Kerry-Feingold Amendment

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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 in there.

The proposal was defeated in the United States Senate in a 86-13 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