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Senate roll call 57 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To express the sense of the Senate regarding Medicaid reconciliation legislation consistent with recommendations from the Secretary of Health and Human Services

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 49–6, Democrats 0–44, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 6 no
  • Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 1 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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