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Senate roll call 156 · 108th Congress · May 15, 2003

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas under the medicare program.

On May 15, 2003, the Senate voted 86–12 on “On the Amendment” (S 1054). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
86
No
12
Did not vote
2
Date
May 15, 2003

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security…: Senate Vote, May 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-156/to-amend-title-xviii-of-the-social-security-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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