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Senate roll call 85 · 109th Congress · Apr 6, 2005

To prohibit funds from being used for television broadcasting to Cuba.

On Apr 6, 2005, the Senate voted 65–35 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 600). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–2, Democrats 12–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
65
No
35
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 6, 2005

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats12 yes · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit funds from being used for…: Senate Vote, Apr 6, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-85/to-prohibit-funds-from-being-used-for-television-broadcasting (accessed 2026-10-17).