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Senate roll call 309 · 109th Congress · Nov 8, 2005

To establish a national commission on policies and practices on the treatment of detainees since September 11, 2001.

On Nov 8, 2005, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 1042). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

43

No

55

Did not vote

3

Date

Nov 8, 2005

From Voteview roll call records.