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Senate roll call 498 · 110th Congress · Mar 13, 2008

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to improve energy efficiency and production.

On Mar 13, 2008, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 70). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 4–45, Republicans 43–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
47
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 13, 2008

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 45 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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