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Senate roll call 18 · 109th Congress · Mar 2, 2005

To preserve existing bankruptcy protections for individuals experiencing economic distress as caregivers to ill or disabled family members.

On Mar 2, 2005, the Senate voted 37–60 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 37–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
37
No
60
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 2, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 5 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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