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Senate roll call 345 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To allow a refundable tax credit for the energy costs of farmers and ranchers, and to modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers.

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–51, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
47
No
51
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 51 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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