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Senate roll call 208 · 109th Congress · Jul 28, 2005

To clarify the prohibition on certain civil liability actions.

On Jul 28, 2005, the Senate voted 62–37 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 397). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–4, Democrats 12–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
62
No
37
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 28, 2005

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 32 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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