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Senate roll call 220 · 108th Congress · Jun 11, 2003

A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the

On Jun 11, 2003, the Senate voted 97–1 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1215). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 46–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Bill Passed
Yes
97
No
1
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 11, 2003

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1215: Burmese Freedom and Democracy 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-220/a-bill-to-sanction-the-ruling-burmese-military-junta (accessed 2026-10-17).