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Senate roll call 520 · 109th Congress · May 25, 2006

To limit the application of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

On May 25, 2006, the Senate voted 37–60 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 33–21, Democrats 4–38, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
37
No
60
Did not vote
4
Date
May 25, 2006

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 38 no · 3 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 limit the application of the Earned…: Senate Vote, May 25, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-520/to-limit-the-application-of-the-earned-income-tax (accessed 2026-10-17).