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Senate roll call 175 · 108th Congress · May 15, 2003

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1996 to close the "janitors insurance" tax loophole.

On May 15, 2003, the Senate voted 37–63 on “On the Motion” (S 1054). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–49, Democrats 35–13, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
37
No
63
Date
May 15, 2003

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 49 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 13 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1996…: Senate Vote, May 15, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-175/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1996-to (accessed 2026-10-17).