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Senate roll call 72 · 109th Congress · Mar 17, 2005

To provide the flexibility to consider all available transportation funding options.

On Mar 17, 2005, the Senate voted 81–19 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 18). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 36–19, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
81
No
19
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide the flexibility to consider all…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-S-72/to-provide-the-flexibility-to-consider-all-available-transportation (accessed 2026-10-17).

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