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Senate roll call 139 · 109th Congress · Jun 15, 2005

To eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's ener

On Jun 15, 2005, the Senate voted 70–26 on “On the Amendment” (HR 6). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 38–14, Democrats 32–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
70
No
26
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 15, 2005

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: Energy Policy 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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