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Senate roll call 559 · 110th Congress · May 7, 2008

To provide for the optional purchase of insurance against loss resulting from physical damage to or loss of real property or personal property related thereto l

On May 7, 2008, the Senate voted 19–74 on “On the Amendment” (S 2284). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 12–34, Democrats 7–39, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
19
No
74
Did not vote
9
Date
May 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 34 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 39 no · 4 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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