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Senate roll call 473 · 109th Congress · May 3, 2006

To provide funding to compensate individuals harmed by pandemic influenza vaccine.

On May 3, 2006, the Senate voted 53–46 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4939). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 10–45, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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 Agreed to
Yes
53
No
46
Did not vote
2
Date
May 3, 2006

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 45 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4939: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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