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Senate roll call 584 · 109th Congress · Jul 31, 2006

A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral res

On Jul 31, 2006, the Senate voted 72–23 on “On the Cloture Motion” (S 3711). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 20–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
72
No
23
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 31, 2006

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 21 no · 4 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, “A bill to enhance the energy independence…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-584/a-bill-to-enhance-the-energy-independence-and-security (accessed 2026-10-17).