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Senate roll call 181 · 108th Congress · May 16, 2003

To provide for the procurement of certain pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price for products of assured quality.

On May 16, 2003, the Senate voted 42–54 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1298). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–49, Democrats 40–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
42
No
54
Did not vote
4
Date
May 16, 2003

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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