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Senate roll call 582 · 110th Congress · May 22, 2008

A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

On May 22, 2008, the Senate voted 82–13 on “On Overriding the Veto” (HR 2419). Result: Veto Overridden. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 35–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
Veto Overridden
Yes
82
No
13
Did not vote
6
Date
May 22, 2008

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2419: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to provide for the continuation of…: Senate Vote, May 22, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-582/a-bill-to-provide-for-the-continuation-of-agricultural (accessed 2026-10-17).