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Senate roll call 70 · 108th Congress · Mar 21, 2003

To provide full funding for the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) part B grants over ten years by reducing tax breaks for the wealthiest tax pa

On Mar 21, 2003, the Senate voted 47–52 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 45–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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 Rejected
Yes
47
No
52
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 21, 2003

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats45 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide full funding for the individuals…: Senate Vote, Mar 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-70/to-provide-full-funding-for-the-individuals-with-disabilities (accessed 2026-10-17).

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