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Senate roll call 39 · 109th Congress · Mar 10, 2005

To modify the definition of disinterested person in the Bankruptcy Code.

On Mar 10, 2005, the Senate voted 44–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–50, Democrats 38–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
44
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 10, 2005

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats38 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection 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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