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Senate roll call 209 · 108th Congress · Jun 5, 2003

To eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's ener

On Jun 5, 2003, the Senate voted 68–28 on “On the Amendment” (S 14). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 32–17, Democrats 35–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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 Agreed to
Yes
68
No
28
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 5, 2003

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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