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Senate roll call 74 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits.

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 55–45 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–5, Democrats 5–39, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
55
No
45
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 5 no
  • Democrats5 yes · 39 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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