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Senate roll call 285 · 108th Congress · Jul 16, 2003

To prohibit the use of funds for certain programs, projects, and activities.

On Jul 16, 2003, the Senate voted 79–16 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2658). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 38–12, Democrats 41–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
79
No
16
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 16, 2003

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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