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Senate roll call 339 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To impose a temporary windfall profits tax on crude oil and to use the proceeds of the tax collected to fund programs under the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 50–48 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–45, Democrats 40–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
50
No
48
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 3 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 impose a temporary windfall profits tax…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-339/to-impose-a-temporary-windfall-profits-tax-on-crude (accessed 2026-10-17).