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Senate roll call 286 · 108th Congress · Jul 17, 2003

To state the sense of Congress on funding of ongoing overseas military operations, including overseas contingency operations.

On Jul 17, 2003, the Senate voted 81–15 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2658). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
81
No
15
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 17, 2003

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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