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Senate roll call 619 · 110th Congress · Jul 15, 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 15, 2008, the Senate voted 70–26 on “On Overriding the Veto” (HR 6331). Result: Veto Overridden. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 21–26, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
70
No
26
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 15, 2008

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • 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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