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Senate roll call 12 · 109th Congress · Mar 1, 2005

To clarify the safe harbor with respect to debtors who have serious medical conditions or who have been called or ordered to active duty in the Armed Forces and

On Mar 1, 2005, the Senate voted 63–32 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 11–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
63
No
32
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 1, 2005

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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