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Senate roll call 71 · 108th Congress · Mar 21, 2003

To increase funding for part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by reducing spending on other government programs by a commensurate amount.

On Mar 21, 2003, the Senate voted 89–10 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 39–8, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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 Agreed to
Yes
89
No
10
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 21, 2003

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 8 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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