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Senate roll call 342 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide extended and additional protection to Medicare beneficiaries who enroll for the Medicare prescription

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 51–47 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 7–47, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
47
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 47 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 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 title XVIII of the Social Security…: Senate Vote, Nov 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-342/to-amend-title-xviii-of-the-social-security-act (accessed 2026-10-17).