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Senate roll call 625 · 109th Congress · Sep 28, 2006

A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.

On Sep 28, 2006, the Senate voted 65–34 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 3930). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 53–1, Democrats 12–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
Bill Passed
Yes
65
No
34
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 28, 2006

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 32 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3930: Military Commissions Act of 2006

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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