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Senate roll call 331 · 108th Congress · Sep 9, 2003

To increase student financial aid by an amount that matches the increase in low- and middle-income family college costs.

On Sep 9, 2003, the Senate voted 49–46 on “On the Motion” (HR 2660). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–45, Democrats 43–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
49
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 9, 2003

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 4 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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