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Senate roll call 331 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to the American consumer,

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 35–64 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 34–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
35
No
64
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 55 no
  • Democrats34 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-331/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).