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. Upon introduction to the Senate, the amendment was was ordered to lie on the table. It was brought up on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, when it was debated and voted on.

It failed by a recorded vote of 45-54 along a fairly partisan split, with the majority of Democrats opposing and a majority of Republicans voting for it, not voting.

Four Republicans (,, , and ) crossing the aisle to join with the Democrats in opposing the amendment, and one Democrat , and Independent joining with the Republicans in voting for it.

Sponsor and Cosponsors
There were no cosponsors of the amendment.