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Senate roll call 496 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that persons who receive an adjustment o

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 50–49 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2611). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 11–44, Democrats 38–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
50
No
49
Did not vote
2
Date
May 18, 2006

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats38 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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