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Senate roll call 478 · 108th Congress · Feb 26, 2004

To exempt any lawsuit involving a shooting victim of John Allen Muhammad or John Lee Malvo from the definition of qualified civil liability action that meets ce

On Feb 26, 2004, the Senate voted 59–37 on “On the Amendment” (S 1805). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–4, Democrats 14–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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 Agreed to
Yes
59
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 26, 2004

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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