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Senate roll call 15 · 109th Congress · Mar 2, 2005

To require enhanced disclosure to consumers regarding the consequences of making only minimum required payments in the repayment of credit card debt, and for ot

On Mar 2, 2005, the Senate voted 40–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–54, Democrats 38–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
40
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 2, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 54 no
  • Democrats38 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection 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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Capitol Receipts, “To require enhanced disclosure to consumers…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-15/to-require-enhanced-disclosure-to-consumers-regarding-the-consequences (accessed 2026-10-16).

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