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Senate roll call 232 · 109th Congress · Sep 15, 2005

To prohibit weakening any law that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices.

On Sep 15, 2005, the Senate voted 39–60 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2862). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 8–47, Democrats 31–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
39
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 15, 2005

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 47 no
  • Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2862: Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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