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Senate roll call 503 · 109th Congress · May 22, 2006

To authorize the use of the National Guard to secure the southern border of the United States.

On May 22, 2006, the Senate voted 83–10 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 37–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
10
Did not vote
8
Date
May 22, 2006

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 3 no · 5 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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