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Senate roll call 280 · 108th Congress · Jul 16, 2003

A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the

On Jul 16, 2003, the Senate voted 94–1 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2330). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 49–1, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
Bill Passed
Yes
94
No
1
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 16, 2003

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

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, “A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese…: Senate Vote, Jul 16, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-280/a-bill-to-sanction-the-ruling-burmese-military-junta (accessed 2026-10-17).

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