Pork Report

Here is a list of some of the votes against proposals by conservatives to eliminate pork earmarks from appropriations bills in the U.S. Senate. Liberals from both parties killed them all by the margins indicated.

• $100 million for the 2008 Republican and Democratic nominating conventions. Amendment failed 45-51.
• Adding sand to San Diego’s beaches. Amendment failed 12-77.
• Millions of dollars for bicycle paths instead of using the funds to improve bridge safety. Amendment failed 18-80.
• A visitors' center in Louisiana instead of providing shelter for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Amendment failed 11-79.
• Funds for a baseball field in Montana, the International Peace Garden in North Dakota, and a wetlands center in Louisiana. Amendment failed 32-63.
• $2 million for the Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service at City College of New York, requested by Charles B. Rangel. Amendment failed 34-61.