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Senate roll call 447 · 108th Congress · Nov 12, 2003

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of

On Nov 12, 2003, the Senate voted 95–3 on “On the Conference Report” (HR 1588). Result: Conference Report Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 44–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
Conference Report Agreed to
Yes
95
No
3
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 12, 2003

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 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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