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Senate roll call 237 · 109th Congress · Sep 20, 2005

To prohibit the use of appropriated funds to pay the salaries or expenses of personnel to inspect horses under certain authority or guidelines.

On Sep 20, 2005, the Senate voted 69–28 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2744). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 35–20, Democrats 33–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
69
No
28
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 20, 2005

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 20 no
  • Democrats33 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2744: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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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