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Senate roll call 52 · 109th Congress · Mar 16, 2005

To strike section 201(a)(4) relative to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

On Mar 16, 2005, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 7–48, Democrats 41–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
49
No
51
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 48 no
  • Democrats41 yes · 3 no · 1 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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