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Senate roll call 513 · 109th Congress · May 24, 2006

To amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced

On May 24, 2006, the Senate voted 56–42 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 47–7, Democrats 9–34, Independents 0–1. 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
56
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
May 24, 2006

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 34 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend title II of the Immigration and…: Senate Vote, May 24, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-513/to-amend-title-ii-of-the-immigration-and-nationality (accessed 2026-10-17).