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Senate roll call 499 · 108th Congress · Mar 10, 2004

To create a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes.

On Mar 10, 2004, the Senate voted 46–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 95). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–50, Democrats 45–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

46

No

51

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 10, 2004

From Voteview roll call records.