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Senate roll call 299 · 108th Congress · Jul 24, 2003

To fund urgent priorities for our Nation's firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and emergency medical personnel, and all Americans by reducing the 2003 tax

On Jul 24, 2003, the Senate voted 41–54 on “On the Motion” (HR 2555). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–49, Democrats 40–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
41
No
54
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 24, 2003

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2555: Department of Homeland Security 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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