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Senate roll call 159 · 108th Congress · May 15, 2003

To ensure the enactment of a medicare prescription drug benefit.

On May 15, 2003, the Senate voted 44–56 on “On the Motion” (S 1054). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 43–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

Motion Rejected

Yes

44

No

56

Date

May 15, 2003

From Voteview roll call records.