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Senate roll call 547 · 107th Congress · Jul 9, 2002

A joint resolution approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent

On Jul 9, 2002, the Senate voted 60–39 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (SJRES 34). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Democrats 15–35, Republicans 45–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes
60
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 9, 2002

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 35 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A joint resolution approving the site at…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-S-547/a-joint-resolution-approving-the-site-at-yucca-mountain (accessed 2026-10-17).