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Senate roll call 295 · 108th Congress · Jul 23, 2003

To increase the funds for research and development related to transportation security, and for other purposes.

On Jul 23, 2003, the Senate voted 45–51 on “On the Motion” (HR 2555). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–50, Democrats 44–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
45
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 23, 2003

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2555: Department of Homeland Security 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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