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Senate roll call 291 · 109th Congress · Nov 3, 2005

To prevent a severe reduction in the Federal medical assistance percentage determined for a State for fiscal year 2006 and to extend rebates for prescription dr

On Nov 3, 2005, the Senate voted 54–45 on “On the Amendment” (S 1932). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 10–45, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
54
No
45
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 3, 2005

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 45 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1932: Deficit Reduction 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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