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Senate roll call 189 · 108th Congress · May 21, 2003

To prohibit the use of funds for a nuclear earth penetrator weapon.

On May 21, 2003, the Senate voted 56–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1050). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 6–39, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
56
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
May 21, 2003

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats6 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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