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Senate roll call 532 · 108th Congress · Apr 29, 2004

To eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's ener

On Apr 29, 2004, the Senate voted 40–59 on “On the Cloture Motion” (S 150). Result: Cloture Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–49, Democrats 37–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
Cloture Motion Rejected
Yes
40
No
59
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 29, 2004

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 49 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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