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Senate roll call 82 · 108th Congress · Mar 25, 2003

To ensure that a prescription drug benefit is available to all medicare beneficiaries on an equal basis, including those who choose to remain in the current fee

On Mar 25, 2003, the Senate voted 46–51 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 23). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–50, Democrats 44–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

46

No

51

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 25, 2003

From Voteview roll call records.