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Senate roll call 437 · 109th Congress · Mar 16, 2006

To establish a reserve fund to allow for deficit-neutral legislation that would provide seniors with a prescription drug benefit option that is affordable, user

On Mar 16, 2006, the Senate voted 39–60 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 83). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 39–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
39
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 16, 2006

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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