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Senate roll call 343 · 109th Congress · Nov 17, 2005

To provide an additional $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, to be used for readjustment counseling, related mental health services, and tr

On Nov 17, 2005, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Motion” (S 2020). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 41–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
43
No
55
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 2 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 provide an additional $500,000,000 for…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-343/to-provide-an-additional-500-000-000-for-each (accessed 2026-10-17).

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