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Senate roll call 338 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To eliminate child poverty.

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 36–62 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 35–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
36
No
62
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 8 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 eliminate child poverty.: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-338/to-eliminate-child-poverty (accessed 2026-10-16).

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