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Senate roll call 538 · 109th Congress · Jun 15, 2006

To authorize, with an offset, assistance for prodemocracy programs and activities inside and outside Iran, to make clear that the United States supports the abi

On Jun 15, 2006, the Senate voted 45–54 on “On the Amendment” (S 2766). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 41–14, Democrats 4–39, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
45
No
54
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 15, 2006

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 14 no
  • Democrats4 yes · 39 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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