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Senate roll call 348 · 108th Congress · Sep 16, 2003

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

On Sep 16, 2003, the Senate voted 55–40 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 17). Result: Joint Resolution Passed. By party: Republicans 12–38, Democrats 42–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
Joint Resolution Passed
Yes
55
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 16, 2003

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 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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