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Senate roll call 497 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 63–34 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 11–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

63

No

34

Did not vote

4

Date

May 18, 2006

From Voteview roll call records.