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Senate roll call 581 · 107th Congress · Jul 31, 2002

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals.

On Jul 31, 2002, the Senate voted 78–21 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 812). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 28–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
Bill Passed
Yes
78
No
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 2002

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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