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Senate roll call 563 · 109th Congress · Jul 13, 2006

To fund urgent priorities for our Nation's firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical personnel, and all Americans by reducing the tax breaks fo

On Jul 13, 2006, the Senate voted 38–62 on “On the Motion” (HR 5441). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 37–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
38
No
62
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 13, 2006

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 55 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5441: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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