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Senate roll call 492 · 109th Congress · May 17, 2006

To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States.

On May 17, 2006, the Senate voted 83–16 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 28–15, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
83
No
16
Did not vote
2
Date
May 17, 2006

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats28 yes · 15 no · 2 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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