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Senate roll call 7 · 109th Congress · Feb 9, 2005

To clarify the application of State law in certain class actions, and for other purposes.

On Feb 9, 2005, the Senate voted 38–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 5). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 37–7, Independents 0–1. 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
38
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 9, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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