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Senate roll call 178 · 108th Congress · May 15, 2003

To provide emergency funding for food aid to HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa.

On May 15, 2003, the Senate voted 48–52 on “On the Motion” (HR 1298). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 47–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
48
No
52
Date
May 15, 2003

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 51 no
  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1298: United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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