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Senate roll call 540 · 108th Congress · May 5, 2004

To limit the amount of deferred foreign income that can be repatriated at a lower rate.

On May 5, 2004, the Senate voted 31–68 on “On the Amendment” (S 1637). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 30–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
31
No
68
Did not vote
1
Date
May 5, 2004

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats30 yes · 17 no · 1 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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