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Senate roll call 479 · 108th Congress · Feb 26, 2004

To exempt lawsuits involving a shooting victim of John Allen Muhammad or Lee Boyd Malvo from the definition of qualified civil liability action.

On Feb 26, 2004, the Senate voted 40–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 1805). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–46, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
40
No
56
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 26, 2004

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 46 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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