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Senate roll call 481 · 110th Congress · Mar 5, 2008

To prohibit State attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements for legal or expert witness services in certain civil actions relating to Fede

On Mar 5, 2008, the Senate voted 51–45 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2663). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 3–45, Democrats 47–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
51
No
45
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 5, 2008

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 3 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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