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Senate roll call 60 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To ensure that any savings associated with legislation that provides the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to participate in the negotia

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–48, Democrats 42–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
50
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 48 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 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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