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Senate roll call 611 · 110th Congress · Jul 9, 2008

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preve

On Jul 9, 2008, the Senate voted 69–30 on “On the Cloture Motion” (HR 6331). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 18–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
69
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 9, 2008

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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