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Senate roll call 6 · 109th Congress · Feb 9, 2005

To amend the definition of class action in title 28, United States Code, to exclude class actions relating to civil rights or the payment of wages.

On Feb 9, 2005, the Senate voted 40–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 5). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 39–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
40
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 9, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 5: Class Action Fairness 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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