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Senate roll call 499 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to States and local governments for the costs of providing health care and educational services to

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 43–52 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 40–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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 Rejected
Yes
43
No
52
Did not vote
6
Date
May 18, 2006

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 50 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 2 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To establish a grant program to provide…: Senate Vote, May 18, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-499/to-establish-a-grant-program-to-provide-financial-assistance (accessed 2026-10-17).