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Senate roll call 294 · 109th Congress · Nov 3, 2005

To provide a 6-month transition period for coverage of prescription drugs under Medicaid for individuals whose drug coverage is to be moved to the Medicare pres

On Nov 3, 2005, the Senate voted 43–56 on “On the Motion” (S 1932). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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 Rejected
Yes
43
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 3, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 55 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1932: Deficit Reduction 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 provide a 6-month transition period for…: Senate Vote, Nov 3, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-294/to-provide-a-6-month-transition-period-for-coverage (accessed 2026-10-17).

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