Senate Votes - H.R. 3222: Department of Defense Appropriations

H.R. 3222: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

House Votes

Senate Launches Defense Spending Debate, Avoiding Iraq for Now
As the Senate began debate Tuesday on its $459.6 billion Defense appropriations bill for fiscal 2008, the White House warned that President Bush will veto the measure if Congress attaches any restrictions on his Iraq policy.

Debate

Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)

Votes

S.Amdt. 3126 by Sen. Boxer [D-CA]
To prohibit waivers for enlistment in the Armed Forces of individuals with certain felony offenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to 53-41

S.Amdt. 3117 by Sen. Graham [R-SC]
To improve the security of United States borders.
Agreed to 95-1

Senate Adds Border Security Funds to Defense Spending Bill
As the $459.6 billion fiscal 2008 Defense appropriations measure headed for final passage Wednesday, the Senate added $3 billion in emergency spending for border security.

S.Amdt. 3164 by Sen. Feingold [D-WI]
To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.
Rejected 28-68

On Passage
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.