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Senate roll call 65 · 108th Congress · Mar 21, 2003

To provide immediate assistance to meet pressing homeland security needs by providing funding in 2003 for first responders, port security, bioterrorism prepared

On Mar 21, 2003, the Senate voted 45–54 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 44–3, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
45
No
54
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 21, 2003

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 51 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 no · 1 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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