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Senate roll call 58 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To create a reserve fund for the establishment of a Bipartisan Medicaid Commission to consider and recommend appropriate reforms to the Medicaid program, and to

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 52–48 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 7–48, Democrats 44–0, 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
52
No
48
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 48 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 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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