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Senate roll call 66 · 107th Congress · Apr 3, 2001

To establish a prescription drug benefit under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, without using funds generated from either the Medicare or Social Security

On Apr 3, 2001, the Senate voted 50–50 on “On the Amendment” (HCONRES 83). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–49, Democrats 49–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
50
No
50
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 3, 2001

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 49 no
  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To establish a prescription drug benefit…: Senate Vote, Apr 3, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-S-66/to-establish-a-prescription-drug-benefit-under-title-xviii (accessed 2026-10-17).

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