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Senate roll call 547 · 107th Congress · Jul 9, 2002

A joint resolution approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent

On Jul 9, 2002, the Senate voted 60–39 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (SJRES 34). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Democrats 15–35, Republicans 45–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to

Yes

60

No

39

Did not vote

3

Date

Jul 9, 2002

From Voteview roll call records.