Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber.

Leave not granted.

Question put:

That the motion (Senator Colbeck's) be agreed to.

The Senate divided. [16:04]

(The President—Senator Hogg)

Senator Wong did not vote, to compensate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Coonan.

Question negatived.

United States Economy

At the request of Senator Bob Brown, I move:

That the Senate supports moves by the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, to close tax loopholes for those earning a million dollars a year, ensuring that millionaires pay a minimum rate of tax that at least matches that of middle-class families.

Question agreed to.