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Senate roll call 234 · 109th Congress · Sep 15, 2005

To provide financial relief for individuals and entities affected by Hurricane Katrina.

On Sep 15, 2005, the Senate voted 43–52 on “On the Motion” (HR 2862). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–51, Democrats 41–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
43
No
52
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 15, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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