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Senate roll call 623 · 107th Congress · Nov 14, 2002

A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for United States seaports, and for other purposes.

On Nov 14, 2002, the Senate voted 95–0 on “On the Conference Report” (S 1214). Result: Conference Report Agreed to. By party: Republicans 48–0, Democrats 45–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Conference Report Agreed to
Yes
95
No
0
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 14, 2002

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 1214: A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for United States seaports, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act…: Senate Vote, Nov 14, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-S-623/a-bill-to-amend-the-merchant-marine-act-1936 (accessed 2026-10-17).