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Senate roll call 243 · 108th Congress · Jun 25, 2003

To strengthen protections for consumers against misleading direct-to-consumer drug advertising.

On Jun 25, 2003, the Senate voted 26–69 on “On the Amendment” (S 1). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–49, Democrats 26–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
26
No
69
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 25, 2003

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 19 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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