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Senate roll call 481 · 109th Congress · May 8, 2006

A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the h

On May 8, 2006, the Senate voted 48–42 on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed” (S 22). Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte. By party: Republicans 48–3, Democrats 0–39. 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
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte
Yes
48
No
42
Did not vote
11
Date
May 8, 2006

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 39 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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