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Senate roll call 408 · 109th Congress · Mar 14, 2006

To make energy more affordable and sustainable, to increase our national security through foreign oil replacement with biofuels and alternative fuels and advanc

On Mar 14, 2006, the Senate voted 46–54 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 83). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 42–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
46
No
54
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 14, 2006

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 52 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 1 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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