S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Dorgan of North Dakota amendment that would allow an increase of $1 billion for Native American health/On agreeing to the amendment
senate Roll Call 54
Mar 13, 2008
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This vote was on an amendment by Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., that would shift funding in the budget resolution to allow for an increase of $1 billion for the Indian Health Service in fiscal 2009 by shifting money between funds. The Indian Health Service is a federal agency that provides health insurance to federally-recognized tribes. The amendment was offered to the fiscal 2009 budget resolution, which sets congressional spending priorities and targets for the year and outlines other budgetary rules. |
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