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Senate roll call 488 · 108th Congress · Mar 2, 2004

To exempt any civil action against a person from the provisions of the bill if the gross negligence or reckless conduct of the person proximately caused death o

On Mar 2, 2004, the Senate voted 56–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1805). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–5, Democrats 11–35, Independents 0–1. 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
56
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 2, 2004

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 35 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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