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Senate roll call 64 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by restoring $565 million in cuts to vital first-responder programs in the Department of Homeland Security

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 18–37, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
37
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 37 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 1 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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