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Senate roll call 140 · 109th Congress · Jun 16, 2005

To improve the energy security of the United States and reduce United States dependence on foreign oil imports by 40 percent by 2025.

On Jun 16, 2005, the Senate voted 47–53 on “On the Amendment” (HR 6). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 43–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
47
No
53
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 52 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: Energy Policy Act of 2005

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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