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Senate roll call 79 · 110th Congress · Mar 20, 2007

To ensure that United States attorneys are promptly nominated by the President, and are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

On Mar 20, 2007, the Senate voted 40–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 214). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–47, Republicans 39–8, 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
40
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 20, 2007

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 214: Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To ensure that United States attorneys are…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-79/to-ensure-that-united-states-attorneys-are-promptly-nominated (accessed 2026-10-17).