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Senate roll call 498 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To declare that English is the common and unifying language of the United States, and to preserve and enhance the role of the English language.

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 58–39 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 14–39, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

58

No

39

Did not vote

4

Date

May 18, 2006

From Voteview roll call records.