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Senate roll call 98 · 109th Congress · Apr 19, 2005

To provide for the adjustment of status of certain foreign agricultural workers, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-2A worker program

On Apr 19, 2005, the Senate voted 53–45 on “On the Cloture Motion” (HR 1268). Result: Cloture Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 15–40, Democrats 37–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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 Rejected
Yes
53
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 19, 2005

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 40 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1268: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the adjustment of status of…: Senate Vote, Apr 19, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-98/to-provide-for-the-adjustment-of-status-of-certain (accessed 2026-10-17).