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Senate roll call 560 · 110th Congress · May 7, 2008

To increase maximum coverage limits.

On May 7, 2008, the Senate voted 27–66 on “On the Amendment” (S 2284). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 11–35, Democrats 16–30, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
27
No
66
Did not vote
9
Date
May 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 30 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 increase maximum coverage limits.: Senate Vote, May 7, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-560/to-increase-maximum-coverage-limits (accessed 2026-10-13).

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