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Senate roll call 502 · 109th Congress · May 22, 2006

To modify the wage requirements for employers seeking to hire H-2A and blue card agricultural workers.

On May 22, 2006, the Senate voted 50–43 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2611). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 10–42, Democrats 39–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
43
Did not vote
8
Date
May 22, 2006

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 1 no · 5 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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