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Senate roll call 74 · 108th Congress · Mar 21, 2003

To increase FY 2004 funding for the discretionary programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $1,019,000,000, so it matches the level proposed by a coalit

On Mar 21, 2003, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 47–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
49
No
51
Date
Mar 21, 2003

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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