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Senate roll call 425 · 109th Congress · Mar 16, 2006

To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by providing $8 billion in additional funds for homeland security government-wide, by restoring cuts to vi

On Mar 16, 2006, the Senate voted 43–53 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 83). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–52, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
43
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 16, 2006

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 52 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 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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