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Senate roll call 27 · 109th Congress · Mar 7, 2005

To promote job creation, family time, and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.

On Mar 7, 2005, the Senate voted 38–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 38–17, Democrats 0–43, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
38
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 7, 2005

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 17 no
  • Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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