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Senate roll call 334 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To improve the Federal Trade Commission's ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies, and for other purposes.

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 57–42 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 13–42, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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 Rejected
Yes
57
No
42
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 42 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 improve the Federal Trade Commission's…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-334/to-improve-the-federal-trade-commissions-ability-to-protect (accessed 2026-10-17).

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