Bill Summary & Status
109th Congress (2005 - 2006)
S.AMDT.4897
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S.AMDT.4897
Amends: H.R.5631
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (submitted 9/6/2006) (proposed 9/7/2006)
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
To make available up to an additional $700,000,000 for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities to combat the growth of poppies in Afghanistan, to eliminate the production and trade of opium, and heroin, and to prevent terrorists from using the proceeds for terrorist activities in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere, and to designate the additional amount as emergency spending.
TEXT OF AMENDMENT AS SUBMITTED: CR S9063
STATUS:
- 9/7/2006:
- Amendment SA 4897 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S9085, S9086, S9089; text: CR S9085)
- 9/7/2006:
- Motion to table amendment SA 4897 made in Senate.
- 9/7/2006:
- Motion to table amendment SA 4897 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 51. Record Vote Number: 237.
- 9/7/2006:
- Amendment SA 4897 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
COSPONSORS(1):
Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 9/7/2006
