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Senate roll call 45 · 108th Congress · Mar 11, 2003

To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.

On Mar 11, 2003, the Senate voted 49–47 on “On the Motion” (S 3). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–44, Democrats 42–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
47
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 11, 2003

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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