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Senate roll call 371 · 109th Congress · Feb 2, 2006

To provide for necessary beneficiary protections in order to ensure access to coverage under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.

On Feb 2, 2006, the Senate voted 52–45 on “On the Motion” (HR 4297). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 8–45, Democrats 43–0, 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
52
No
45
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 2, 2006

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4297: Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation 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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