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Senate roll call 42 · 109th Congress · Mar 10, 2005

To deter corporate fraud and prevent the abuse of State self-settled trust law.

On Mar 10, 2005, the Senate voted 73–26 on “On the Amendment” (S 256). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 18–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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 Agreed to
Yes
73
No
26
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 10, 2005

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats18 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection 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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