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Senate roll call 420 · 108th Congress · Oct 30, 2003

To provide for a program of scientific research on abrupt climate change, to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establ

On Oct 30, 2003, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 139). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–45, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
43
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 30, 2003

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 45 no
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 2 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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