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Senate roll call 626 · 109th Congress · Sep 28, 2006

A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States.

On Sep 28, 2006, the Senate voted 71–28 on “On the Cloture Motion” (HR 6061). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–1, Democrats 18–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
71
No
28
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 28, 2006

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 26 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6061: Secure Fence 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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