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Senate roll call 302 · 109th Congress · Nov 3, 2005

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the authority for negotiating fair prices for medicare prescription drugs.

On Nov 3, 2005, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On the Motion” (S 1932). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–46, Democrats 41–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 3, 2005

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 46 no
  • Democrats41 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security…: Senate Vote, Nov 3, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-302/to-amend-title-xviii-of-the-social-security-act (accessed 2026-10-18).