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Senate roll call 59 · 108th Congress · Mar 19, 2003

To prevent consideration of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in a fast-track budget reconciliation bill.

On Mar 19, 2003, the Senate voted 52–48 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 8–43, Democrats 43–5, 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
52
No
48
Date
Mar 19, 2003

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 43 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 5 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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