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Senate roll call 123 · 109th Congress · May 17, 2005

To modify the eligibility requirements for States to receive a grant under section 405 of title 49, United States Code.

On May 17, 2005, the Senate voted 14–86 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 11–44, Democrats 3–41, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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 Rejected
Yes
14
No
86
Did not vote
1
Date
May 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats3 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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