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Senate roll call 458 · 108th Congress · Nov 24, 2003

An act to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary prescription drug benefit under the medicare program and to strengthen and imp

On Nov 24, 2003, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Motion” (HR 1). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 11–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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 Agreed to
Yes
61
No
39
Date
Nov 24, 2003

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats11 yes · 37 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “An act to amend title XVIII of the Social…: Senate Vote, Nov 24, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-458/an-act-to-amend-title-xviii-of-the-social (accessed 2026-10-17).

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