Kerry–Feingold Amendment Explained

The 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. The proposal was defeated in the United States Senate in an 86 to 13 vote.^[1]

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)^[2]

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

See also

• House Concurrent Resolution 63: Disapproval of troop surge
• Iraq Conflict

External links

• U.S. Senate Legislation Record Roll Call Vote

Notes and References

1. News: Senate Rejects Democratic Efforts on Iraq . The New York Times . 22 June 2006 . Stout . David .
2. Web site: Roll Call Vote 109th Congress - 2nd Session .