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U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes (109th Congress, 2005–2006)

Every recorded vote of the 109th Congress — 645 roll calls on bills, nominations, and procedural questions. Click any vote to see how all 100 senators voted, or explore senator-by-senator voting analysis.

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109th Congress (2005–2006)
Dec 9, 2006
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Session 2 (2006)

Session 2 (2006)

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Vote # Date Question Result Tally
#279 Dec 9, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6111) (H.R. 6111) An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (79-9) 799
#278 Dec 9, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6111 (H.R. 6111) An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-10, 3/5 majority required) 7810
#277 Dec 9, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Motion to Concur in House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.6111.) (H.R. 6111) An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (67-21, 3/5 majority required) 6721
#276 Dec 8, 2006 On the Nomination PN1746 (PN 1746) Kent A. Jordan, of Delaware, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit Nomination Confirmed (91-0) 910
#275 Dec 8, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN1746 (PN 1746) Kent A. Jordan, of Delaware, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-0, 3/5 majority required) 930
#274 Dec 7, 2006 On the Nomination PN1396 (PN 1396) Andrew von Eschenbach, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Nomination Confirmed (80-11) 8011
#273 Dec 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN1396 (PN 1396) Andrew von Eschenbach, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-6, 3/5 majority required) 896
#272 Dec 6, 2006 On the Nomination PN2191 (PN 2191) Robert M. Gates, of Texas, to be Secretary of Defense Nomination Confirmed (95-2) 952
#271 Dec 5, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA "Emergency Designation" Re: Conrad Amdt. No. 5205) Amendment S.Amdt. 5205 (To provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.) Motion Rejected (56-38, 3/5 majority required) 5638
#270 Nov 16, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5682 (H.R. 5682) A bill to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India. Bill Passed (85-12) 8512
#269 Nov 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5187 to S. 3709 (United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 5187 (To make the waiver authority of the President contingent upon a certification that India has agreed to suspend military-to-military cooperation with Iran, including training e… Amendment Rejected (38-59) 3859
#268 Nov 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5183 to S. 3709 (United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 5183 (To require as a precondition to United States-India peaceful atomic energy cooperation determinations by the President that United States nuclear cooperation with India does n… Amendment Rejected (25-71) 2571
#267 Nov 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5181 to S. 3709 (United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 5181 (To ensure that IAEA inspection equipment is not used for espionage purposes.) Amendment Rejected (27-71) 2771
#266 Nov 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5178 to S. 3709 (United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 5178 (To declare that it is the policy of the United States to continue to support implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1172 (1998).) Amendment Rejected (27-71) 2771
#265 Nov 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5174 to S. 3709 (United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 5174 (To limit the waiver authority of the President.) Amendment Rejected (26-73) 2673
#264 Nov 14, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms) (H.R. 5385) An act making appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (95-1) 951
#263 Sep 29, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 403 (S. 403) A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. Cloture Motion Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required) 5742
#262 Sep 29, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6061 (H.R. 6061) A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States. Bill Passed (80-19) 8019
#261 Sep 29, 2006 On the Conference Report H.R. 5631 (H.R. 5631) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#260 Sep 28, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6061 (H.R. 6061) A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States. Cloture Motion Agreed to (71-28, 3/5 majority required) 7128
#259 Sep 28, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 3930 (S. 3930) A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (65-34) 6534
#258 Sep 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5088 to S. 3930 (Military Commissions Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 5088 (To provide for the protection of United States persons in the implementation of treaty obligations.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#257 Sep 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5104 to S. 3930 (Military Commissions Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 5104 (To prohibit the establishment of new military commissions after December 31, 2011.) Amendment Rejected (47-52) 4752
#256 Sep 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5095 to S. 3930 (Military Commissions Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 5095 (To provide for congressional oversight of certain Central Intelligence Agency programs.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#255 Sep 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5087 to S. 3930 (Military Commissions Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 5087 (To strike the provision regarding habeas review.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#254 Sep 27, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5086 to S. 3930 (Military Commissions Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 5086 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (43-54) 4354
#253 Sep 25, 2006 On the Nomination PN1586 (PN 1586) Francisco Augusto Besosa, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico Nomination Confirmed (87-0) 870
#252 Sep 20, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6061 (H.R. 6061) A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States. Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-0, 3/5 majority required) 940
#251 Sep 19, 2006 On the Nomination PN358 (PN 358) Alice S. Fisher, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General Nomination Confirmed (61-35) 6135
#250 Sep 19, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5684 (H.R. 5684) A bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Bill Passed (62-32) 6232
#249 Sep 14, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4954 (H.R. 4954) A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#248 Sep 14, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4930 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4930 (To improve maritime container security by ensuring that foreign ports participating in the Container Security Initiative scan all containers shipped to the United States for n… Motion to Table Agreed to (61-37) 6137
#247 Sep 14, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4954 (H.R. 4954) A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (98-0, 3/5 majority required) 980
#246 Sep 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4999 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4999 (To improve the security of cargo containers destined for the United States.) Amendment Rejected (43-55) 4355
#245 Sep 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4982 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4982 (To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that all cargo containers are screened before arriving at a United States seaport, that all high-risk containers are sc… Amendment Agreed to (95-3) 953
#244 Sep 13, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Table Biden Amdt. No. 4975) Amendment S.Amdt. 4975 (To establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the Homeland, and for other purposes.) Motion Agreed to (57-41) 5741
#243 Sep 13, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Reid Amdt. No.4936) Amendment S.Amdt. 4936 (To provide real national security, restore United States leadership, and implement tough and smart policies to win the war on terror.) Motion Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required) 4157
#242 Sep 12, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4931 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4931 (To strengthen national security by adding an additional 275 Customs and Border Protection officers at United States ports.) Amendment Agreed to (97-0) 970
#241 Sep 12, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4940 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4940 (To provide that the limitation on the number of Transportation Security Administration employees shall not apply after the date of enactment of this Act, and for other purpose… Amendment Agreed to (85-12) 8512
#240 Sep 12, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4921 to H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4921 (To establish a unified national hazard alert system, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (95-0) 950
#239 Sep 7, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5631 (H.R. 5631) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#238 Sep 7, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4911 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4911 (To make available an additional $65,400,000 for additional appropriations for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, for the procurement of Predators for Special Operations forces, … Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#237 Sep 7, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4897 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4897 (To make available up to an additional $700,000,000 for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities to combat the growth of poppies in Afghanistan, to eliminate the productio… Motion to Table Failed (45-51) 4551
#236 Sep 7, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4909 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4909 (To prohibit the use of funds for a public relations program designed to monitor news media in the United States and the Middle East and create a database of news stories to pr… Motion to Table Agreed to (51-44) 5144
#235 Sep 7, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4907 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4907 (To enhance intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other key leaders of al Qaeda to the justice they deserve.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#234 Sep 6, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4895 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4895 (To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into or carry out a contract for the performance by a contractor of… Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48) 5048
#233 Sep 6, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4885 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4885 (To include information on civil war in Iraq in the quarterly reports on progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.) Motion to Table Agreed to (54-44) 5444
#232 Sep 6, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4882 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4882 (To protect civilian lives from unexploded cluster munitions.) Amendment Rejected (30-70) 3070
#231 Sep 5, 2006 On the Nomination PN1594 (PN 1594) Kimberly Ann Moore, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit Nomination Confirmed (92-0) 920
#230 Aug 3, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4 (H.R. 4) A bill to provide economic security for all Americans, and for otherpurposes. Bill Passed (93-5) 935
#229 Aug 3, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5970 (H.R. 5970) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and gen… Cloture Motion Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) 5642
#228 Aug 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4863 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4863 (To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Navy, up to an additional $3,000,000 to fund improvements to physical security at Navy recruiting stations and to improve dat… Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#227 Aug 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4844 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4844 (To make available from Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, up to $77,000,000 for the Conventional Trident Modification Program.) Amendment Rejected (31-67) 3167
#226 Aug 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4848 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4848 (To require notice to Congress and the public on earmarks of funds available to the Department of Defense.) Amendment Agreed to (96-1) 961
#225 Aug 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4858 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4858 (To prohibit the use of funds by the United States Government to enter into an agreement with the Government of Iraq that would subject members of the Armed Forces to the juris… Amendment Agreed to (97-0) 970
#224 Aug 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4785 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4785 (To ensure the fiscal integrity of travel payments made by the Department of Defense.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#223 Aug 3, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4787 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4787 (To limit the funds available to the Department of Defense for expenses relating to conferences.) Motion to Table Failed (36-60) 3660
#222 Aug 2, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4781 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4781 (To appropriate, with an offset, an additional $2,000,000 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for the improvement of imaging for traumatic brain injuries.) Motion to Table Agreed to (54-43) 5443
#221 Aug 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4819 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4819 (To make available an additional $6,700,000,000 to fund equipment reset requirements resulting from continuing combat operations, including repair, depot, and procurement activ… Amendment Agreed to (97-0) 970
#220 Aug 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4775 to H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4775 (To provide $1,829,100,000 for the Army National Guard for the construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles of vehicle barriers along the southwest border… Amendment Agreed to (94-3) 943
#219 Aug 1, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 3711 (S. 3711) A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for o… Bill Passed (71-25) 7125
#218 Jul 31, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 3711 (S. 3711) A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for o… Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-23, 3/5 majority required) 7223
#217 Jul 26, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 3711 (S. 3711) A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for o… Cloture Motion Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required) 8612
#216 Jul 25, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 403 (S. 403) A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. Bill Passed (65-34) 6534
#215 Jul 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4694 to S. 403 (Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4694 (To punish parents who have committed incest.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#214 Jul 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4689 to S. 403 (Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4689 (To authorize grants to carry out programs to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#213 Jul 25, 2006 On the Nomination PN1536 (PN 1536) Jerome A. Holmes, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (67-30) 6730
#212 Jul 20, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 9 (H.R. 9) A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#211 Jul 19, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4683 to S. 728 (Water Resources Development Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4683 (To modify a section relating to a fiscal transparency and prioritization report.) Amendment Rejected (43-56) 4356
#210 Jul 19, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4684 to S. 728 (Water Resources Development Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4684 (To provide for a water resources construction project prioritization report.) Amendment Rejected (19-80) 1980
#209 Jul 19, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4682 to S. 728 (Water Resources Development Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4682 (To modify a section relating to independent reviews.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#208 Jul 19, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4681 to S. 728 (Water Resources Development Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4681 (To modify a section relating to independent peer review of water resources projects.) Amendment Agreed to (54-46) 5446
#207 Jul 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4680 to S. 728 (Water Resources Development Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4680 (To modify a provision relating to Federal hopper dredges.) Amendment Agreed to (63-36) 6336
#206 Jul 18, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 810 (H.R. 810) A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. Bill Passed (63-37) 6337
#205 Jul 18, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 2754 (S. 2754) A bill to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos. Bill Passed (100-0) 1000
#204 Jul 18, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 3504 (S. 3504) A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (100-0) 1000
#203 Jul 13, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5441 (H.R. 5441) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Securityfor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (100-0) 1000
#202 Jul 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4615 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4615 (To prohibit the confiscation of a firearm during an emergency or major disaster if the possession of such firearm is not prohibited under Federal or State law.) Amendment Agreed to (84-16) 8416
#201 Jul 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4660 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4660 (To appropriate an additional $85,670,000 to enable the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire 800 additional full time active duty investigators to investigate immigration law… Amendment Rejected (34-66) 3466
#200 Jul 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4659 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4659 (To appropriate an additional $1,829,400,000 to construct double-layered fencing and vehicle barriers along the southwest border and to offset such increase by reducing all oth… Amendment Rejected (29-71) 2971
#199 Jul 13, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4600 "Emergency Designation") Amendment S.Amdt. 4600 (To increase appropriations for disaster relief, and for other purposes.) Motion Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required) 4654
#198 Jul 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4634 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4634 (To provide that appropriations under this Act may not be used for the purpose of providing certain grants, unless all such grants meet certain conditions for allocation.) Amendment Rejected (36-64) 3664
#197 Jul 13, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Dodd Amdt. No. 4641) Amendment S.Amdt. 4641 (To fund urgent priorities for our Nation's firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical personnel, and all Americans by reducing the tax breaks for individuals w… Motion Rejected (38-62, 3/5 majority required) 3862
#196 Jul 12, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive the Emergency Designation Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4587) Amendment S.Amdt. 4587 (To increase the amount appropriated for transit security by $300,000,000.) Motion Rejected (50-50, 3/5 majority required) 5050
#195 Jul 12, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive the Emergency Designation Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 4576) Amendment S.Amdt. 4576 (To restore funding to States and local governments for terrorism prevention activities in the Homeland Security Grant Program to fiscal year 2005 levels.) Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) 4753
#194 Jul 12, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Biden Amdt. No. 4553) Amendment S.Amdt. 4553 (To increase amounts for the rail and transit security programs, and for other purposes.) Motion Rejected (50-50, 3/5 majority required) 5050
#193 Jul 11, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4563 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4563 (To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (32-66) 3266
#192 Jul 11, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4560 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4560 (To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the United States Emergency Management Authority.) Amendment Agreed to (87-11) 8711
#191 Jul 11, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4548 to H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4548 (To prohibit the United States Customs and Border Protection from preventing an individual not in the business of importing a prescription drug from importing an FDA-approved p… Amendment Agreed to (68-32) 6832
#190 Jun 29, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 3569 (S. 3569) A bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Bill Passed (60-34) 6034
#189 Jun 27, 2006 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 12 (S.J.Res. 12) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Joint Resolution Defeated (66-34, 2/3 majority required) 6634
#188 Jun 27, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4543 to S.J.Res. 12 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 4543 (To provide a complete substitute.) Amendment Rejected (36-64) 3664
#187 Jun 22, 2006 On the Nomination PN1185 (PN 1185) Andrew J. Guilford, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California Nomination Confirmed (93-0) 930
#186 Jun 22, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 2766 (S. 2766) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Bill Passed (96-0) 960
#185 Jun 22, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4471 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4471 (To provide, with an offset, additional funding for missile defense testing and operations.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#184 Jun 22, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4261 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4261 (To authorize multiyear procurement of F-22A fighter aircraft and F-119 engines.) Amendment Agreed to (70-28) 7028
#183 Jun 22, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2766 (S. 2766) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Cloture Motion Agreed to (98-1, 3/5 majority required) 981
#182 Jun 22, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4320 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4320 (To state the sense of Congress on United States policy on Iraq.) Amendment Rejected (39-60) 3960
#181 Jun 22, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4442 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4442 (To require the redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq in order to further a political solution in Iraq, encourage the people of Iraq to provide for their own sec… Amendment Rejected (13-86) 1386
#180 Jun 21, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4376 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4376 (To promote job creation and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.) Amendment Rejected (45-53) 4553
#179 Jun 21, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4322 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4322 (To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.) Amendment Agreed to (52-46) 5246
#178 Jun 20, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4265 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4265 (To express the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the Armed Forces of the … Amendment Agreed to (79-19) 7919
#177 Jun 20, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 (To affirm the Iraqi Government position of no amnesty for terrorists who have attacked U.S. forces.) Amendment Agreed to (64-34) 6434
#176 Jun 20, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4292 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4292 (To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on … Amendment Rejected (44-52) 4452
#175 Jun 19, 2006 On the Nomination PN1296 (PN 1296) Sandra Segal Ikuta, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (81-0) 810
#174 Jun 15, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4269 to S.Amdt. 4265 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4269 (To require the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and urge the convening of an Iraq summit.) Motion to Table Agreed to (93-6) 936
#173 Jun 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4257 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4257 (To state the policy of the United States on the nuclear programs of Iran.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#172 Jun 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4234 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4234 (To authorize, with an offset, assistance for prodemocracy programs and activities inside and outside Iran, to make clear that the United States supports the ability of the peo… Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#171 Jun 15, 2006 On the Conference Report H.R. 4939 (H.R. 4939) A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (98-1) 981
#170 Jun 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4242 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4242 (To require regular budgeting for ongoing military operations.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#169 Jun 14, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4230 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4230 (To improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Feder… Motion to Table Agreed to (55-43) 5543
#168 Jun 13, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4208 to S. 2766 (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 4208 (To express the sense of Congress that the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and other agencies, as well as the coalition partners of the United States an… Amendment Agreed to (97-0) 970
#167 Jun 8, 2006 On the Nomination PN210 (PN 210) Peter G. Sheridan, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#166 Jun 8, 2006 On the Nomination PN1186 (PN 1186) Noel Lawrence Hillman, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#165 Jun 8, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 147 (S. 147) A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaii… Cloture Motion Rejected (56-41, 3/5 majority required) 5641
#164 Jun 8, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 8 (H.R. 8) A bill to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. Cloture Motion Rejected (57-41, 3/5 majority required) 5741
#163 Jun 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S.J.Res. 1 (S.J.Res. 1) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. Cloture Motion Rejected (49-48, 3/5 majority required) 4948
#162 Jun 6, 2006 On the Nomination PN1182 (PN 1182) Renee Marie Bumb, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#161 May 26, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN1446 (PN 1446) Dirk Kempthorne, of Idaho, to be Secretary of the Interior Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-8) 858
#160 May 26, 2006 On the Nomination PN1552 (PN 1552) General Michael V. Hayden, United States Air Force, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination Confirmed (78-15) 7815
#159 May 26, 2006 On the Nomination PN1179 (PN 1179) Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Nomination Confirmed (57-36) 5736
#158 May 25, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN1179 (PN 1179) Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30, 3/5 majority required) 6730
#157 May 25, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 2611 (S. 2611) A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Bill Passed (62-36) 6236
#156 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4188 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4188 (To improve the bill.) Amendment Agreed to (56-41) 5641
#155 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4136 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4136 (To ensure the integrity of the Earned Income Tax Credit program by reducing the potential for fraud and to ensure that aliens who receive an adjustment of this status under th… Amendment Agreed to (50-47) 5047
#154 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4108 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4108 (To limit the application of the Earned Income Tax Credit.) Amendment Rejected (37-60) 3760
#153 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4083 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4083 (To strike the provision prohibiting a court from staying the removal of an alien in certain circumstances.) Amendment Agreed to (52-45) 5245
#152 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4131 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4131 (To limit the total number of aliens, including spouses and children, granted employment-based legal permanent resident status to 650,000 during any fiscal year.) Amendment Agreed to (51-47) 5147
#151 May 25, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4097 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4097 (To modify the requirements for confidentiality certain information submitted by an alien seeking an adjustment of status under section 245B.) Amendment Rejected (49-49) 4949
#150 May 24, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4095 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4095 (To sunset the H-2C visa program after the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.) Amendment Rejected (48-49) 4849
#149 May 24, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4084 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4084 (To modify the eligible requirements for blue card status and to increase the fines to be paid by aliens granted such status or legal permanent resident status.) Motion to Table Agreed to (62-35) 6235
#148 May 24, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4101 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4101 (To enhance border security by creating a pilot SAFE Visa Program to grant visas to authorized nationals of a NAFTA or CAFTA-DR country who receive employment offers in job are… Amendment Rejected (31-67) 3167
#147 May 24, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4114 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4114 (To amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree in scien… Amendment Agreed to (56-42) 5642
#146 May 24, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4127 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4127 (To fund improvements in border and interior security by assessing a $500 supplemental fee under title VI.) Amendment Agreed to (73-25) 7325
#145 May 24, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: S. 2611) (S. 2611) A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (67-31, 3/5 majority required) 6731
#144 May 24, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2611 (S. 2611) A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25, 3/5 majority required) 7325
#143 May 24, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4085 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4085 (To implement the recommendation of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform to protect and secure the franchise of all United States citizens from ballots being … Motion to Table Failed (48-49) 4849
#142 May 23, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4142 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4142 (To authorize the waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility or removal where denial of admission or removal would result in hardship for a spouse, parent, or child who is a … Motion to Table Agreed to (63-34) 6334
#141 May 23, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4106 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4106 (To enhance the enforcement of labor protections for United States workers and guest workers.) Motion to Table Agreed to (57-40) 5740
#140 May 23, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4177 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4177 (To provide a substitute to title III.) Amendment Agreed to (59-39) 5939
#139 May 23, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4117 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4117 (To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding restrictions on the admission of aliens.) Motion to Table Agreed to (79-19) 7919
#138 May 23, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4087 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4087 (To modify the conditions under which aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States are granted legal status.) Amendment Rejected (37-61) 3761
#137 May 22, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4076 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4076 (To authorize the use of the National Guard to secure the southern border of the United States.) Amendment Agreed to (83-10) 8310
#136 May 22, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4009 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4009 (To modify the wage requirements for employers seeking to hire H-2A and blue card agricultural workers.) Motion to Table Agreed to (50-43) 5043
#135 May 18, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3969 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3969 (To prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status.) Motion to Table Agreed to (58-35) 5835
#134 May 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4038 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4038 (To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 245C of such Act … Amendment Agreed to (64-32) 6432
#133 May 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4072 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4072 (To establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to States and local governments for the costs of providing health care and educational services to noncitizens, an… Amendment Rejected (43-52) 4352
#132 May 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4073 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4073 (To declare that English is the common and unifying language of the United States, and to preserve and enhance the role of the English language.) Amendment Agreed to (58-39) 5839
#131 May 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4064 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4064 (To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens.) Amendment Agreed to (62-35) 6235
#130 May 18, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3985 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3985 (To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that persons who receive an adjustment of status under … Motion to Table Agreed to (50-49) 5049
#129 May 18, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4066 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4066 (To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status.) Amendment Agreed to (56-43) 5643
#128 May 17, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3965 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3965 (To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.) Amendment Agreed to (50-48) 5048
#127 May 17, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3963 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3963 (To strike the provisions related to certain undocumented individuals.) Amendment Rejected (33-66) 3366
#126 May 17, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3979 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3979 (To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States.) Amendment Agreed to (83-16) 8316
#125 May 17, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4027 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4027 (To make certain aliens ineligible for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status or Deferred Mandatory Departure status.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#124 May 16, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3981 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3981 (To reduce the number of H-2C nonimmigrants to 200,000 during any fiscal year.) Motion to Table Failed (18-79) 1879
#123 May 16, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4017 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 4017 (To prohibit aliens who are currently outside the United States from participating in the H-2C guestworker visa program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (69-28) 6928
#122 May 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3994 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3994 (To prohibit implementation of title IV and title VI until the President determines that implementation of such titles will strengthen the national security of the United State… Amendment Agreed to (79-16) 7916
#121 May 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3961 to S. 2611 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3961 (To prohibit the granting of legal status, or adjustment of current status, to any individual who enters or entered the United States in violation of Federal law unless the bor… Amendment Rejected (40-55) 4055
#120 May 16, 2006 On the Nomination PN1327 (PN 1327) Milan D. Smith, Jr., of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (93-0) 930
#119 May 11, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 1955 (S. 1955) A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to expand health care access and reduce costs through the creation of small business health p… Cloture Motion Rejected (55-43, 3/5 majority required) 5543
#118 May 11, 2006 On the Conference Report H.R. 4297 (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Conference Report Agreed to (54-44) 5444
#117 May 9, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 1955 (S. 1955) A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to expand health care access and reduce costs through the creation of small business health p… Cloture Motion Agreed to (96-2, 3/5 majority required) 962
#116 May 8, 2006 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 23 (S. 23) A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecologica… Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-44, 3/5 majority required) 4944
#115 May 8, 2006 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 22 (S. 22) A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-42, 3/5 majority required) 4842
#114 May 4, 2006 On the Nomination PN1184 (PN 1184) Thomas M. Golden, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#113 May 4, 2006 On the Nomination PN1183 (PN 1183) Brian M. Cogan, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (95-0) 950
#112 May 4, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4939 (H.R. 4939) A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (77-21) 7721
#111 May 4, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3704 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3704 (To provide, with an offset, $20,000,000 for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Medical Facilities.) Amendment Rejected (39-59) 3959
#110 May 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3601 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3601 (To provide assistance relating to assessments and monitoring of waters in the State of Hawaii.) Amendment Agreed to (51-45) 5145
#109 May 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3673 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3673 (To increase funds made available for assessments of critical reservoirs and dams in the State of Hawaii.) Amendment Rejected (43-53) 4353
#108 May 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3616 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3616 (To strike a provision that provides $74.5 million to states based on their production of certain types of crops, livestock and or diary products, which was not included in the… Amendment Rejected (37-61) 3761
#107 May 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3688 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3688 (To provide funding to compensate individuals harmed by pandemic influenza vaccine.) Amendment Agreed to (53-46) 5346
#106 May 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3810 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3810 (To provide that none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for hurricane relief and recovery contracts exceeding $500,000 that are awarded using procedur… Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#105 May 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3641 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3641 (To perfect the bill.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#104 May 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3617 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3617 (To strike a provision providing $6 million to sugarcane growers in Hawaii, which was not included in the Administration's emergency supplemental request.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#103 May 2, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4939 (H.R. 4939) A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-4, 3/5 majority required) 924
#102 May 1, 2006 On the Nomination PN1136 (PN 1136) Michael Ryan Barrett, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio Nomination Confirmed (90-0) 900
#101 Apr 27, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3709 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3709 (To express the sense of the Senate on requests for funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for fiscal years after fiscal year 2007.) Amendment Agreed to (94-0) 940
#100 Apr 27, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3641 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurr… Amendment S.Amdt. 3641 (To perfect the bill.) Motion to Table Failed (44-51) 4451
#99 Apr 26, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3641 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurr… Amendment S.Amdt. 3641 (To perfect the bill.) Motion to Table Agreed to (50-47) 5047
#98 Apr 26, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3642 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3642 (To provide an additional $430,000,000 for the Department of Veteran Affairs for Medical Services for outpatient care and treatment for veterans.) Amendment Agreed to (84-13) 8413
#97 Apr 26, 2006 On the Motion to Table H.R. 4939 (H.R. 4939) A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion to Table Agreed to (68-28) 6828
#96 Apr 26, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3615 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurr… Amendment S.Amdt. 3615 (To return the bill to the President's proposal.) Motion to Table Agreed to (72-26) 7226
#95 Apr 26, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3604 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3604 (To provide, with an offset, emergency funding for border security efforts.) Amendment Rejected (44-54) 4454
#94 Apr 26, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3594 to H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane … Amendment S.Amdt. 3594 (To provide, with an offset, emergency funding for border security efforts.) Amendment Agreed to (59-39) 5939
#93 Apr 25, 2006 On the Nomination PN1187 (PN 1187) Gray Hampton Miller, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas Nomination Confirmed (93-0) 930
#92 Apr 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN70 (PN 70) Peter Cyril Wyche Flory, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense Cloture Motion Rejected (52-41, 3/5 majority required) 5241
#91 Apr 7, 2006 On the Nomination PN922 (PN 922) Dorrance Smith, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense Nomination Confirmed (59-34) 5934
#90 Apr 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2454 (S. 2454) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (36-62, 3/5 majority required) 3662
#89 Apr 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2454 (S. 2454) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (38-60, 3/5 majority required) 3860
#88 Apr 6, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3192 to S. 2454 (Securing America's Borders Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3192 (To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and to provide conditional nonimmigrant authorization for employment to undocumented aliens, a… Cloture Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required) 3960
#87 Apr 4, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3206 to S.Amdt. 3192 to S. 2454 (Securing America's Borders Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3206 (To make certain aliens ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status.) Motion to Table Failed (0-99) 099
#86 Apr 4, 2006 On the Nomination PN1180 (PN 1180) Michael A. Chagares, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#85 Apr 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3193 to S.Amdt. 3192 to S. 2454 (Securing America's Borders Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3193 (To prescribe the binding oath or affirmation of renunciation and allegiance required to be naturalized as a citizen of the United States, to encourage and support the efforts … Amendment Agreed to (91-1) 911
#84 Apr 3, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3210 to S.Amdt. 3192 to S. 2454 (Securing America's Borders Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3210 (To provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (84-6) 846
#83 Mar 30, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3191 to S.Amdt. 3192 to S. 2454 (Securing America's Borders Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3191 (To require the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to collect statistics, and prepare reports describing the statistics, relating to deaths occurring a… Amendment Agreed to (94-0) 940
#82 Mar 29, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 2349 (S. 2349) To provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue … Bill Passed (90-8) 908
#81 Mar 29, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2980 to S. 2349 (527 Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2980 (To include Federal entities in the definition of earmarks.) Motion to Table Agreed to (57-41) 5741
#80 Mar 29, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2962 to S. 2349 (527 Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2962 (To clarify the application of the gift rule to lobbyists.) Motion to Table Agreed to (68-30) 6830
#79 Mar 28, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2349 (S. 2349) To provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue … Cloture Motion Agreed to (81-16, 2/3 majority required) 8116
#78 Mar 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2944 to S. 2349 (527 Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2944 (To establish as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter.) Amendment Agreed to (84-13) 8413
#77 Mar 28, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3176 to S.Amdt. 2944 to S. 2349 (527 Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 3176 (To establish the Senate Office of Public Integrity.) Amendment Rejected (30-67) 3067
#76 Mar 27, 2006 On the Nomination PN1322 (PN 1322) Dennis R. Spurgeon, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy) Nomination Confirmed (88-0) 880
#75 Mar 16, 2006 On the Nomination PN1117 (PN 1117) Jack Zouhary, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#74 Mar 16, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S.Con.Res. 83 (S.Con.Res. 83) An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and… Bill Passed (51-49) 5149
#73 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3166 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3166 (To deny funds in FY2007 for the United Nations Human Rights Council, which the United States just voted against because countries found complicit in sustained human rights abu… Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#72 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3128 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3128 (To provide funding for implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005 from ANWR.) Amendment Agreed to (51-49) 5149
#71 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3164 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3164 (To establish a reserve fund to allow for deficit-neutral legislation that would provide seniors with a prescription drug benefit option that is affordable, user-friendly, and … Amendment Rejected (39-60) 3960
#70 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3121 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3121 (To strike the direct spending limitation.) Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#69 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3105 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3105 (No Statement of Purpose on File.) Amendment Rejected (43-57) 4357
#68 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3087 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3087 (To establish a reserve fund for Social Security reform.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#67 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3143 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3143 (To prevent the imposition of excessive TRICARE fees and co-pays on military retirees.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#66 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3106 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3106 (To restore the discretionary budget for the Department of Agriculture with an offset achieved by closing corporate tax loopholes.) Amendment Rejected (48-52) 4852
#65 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3093 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3093 (To provide for discretionary spending control.) Amendment Rejected (35-62) 3562
#64 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3071 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3071 (To increase funding for Title I grants and reduce debt by closing corporate tax loopholes.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#63 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3141 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3141 (To provide an assured stream of funding for veteran's health care that will take into account the annual changes in the veteran's population and inflation to be paid for by re… Amendment Rejected (46-54) 4654
#62 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3100 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3100 (To provide for reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Finance to reduce mandatory spending.) Amendment Rejected (43-57) 4357
#61 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3102 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3102 (To increase funding by $1 billion for various tribal programs and provide necessary additional funding based on recommendations from Indian country, by closing corporate tax l… Amendment Rejected (42-56) 4256
#60 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3103 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3103 (To restore funding for the civil works programs of the Corps of Engineers, the Federal Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund, the National Park Service, the Forest Serv… Amendment Rejected (48-49) 4849
#59 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3034 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3034 (To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by providing $8 billion in additional funds for homeland security government-wide, by restoring cuts to vital first respo… Amendment Rejected (43-53) 4353
#58 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3048 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3048 (To increase the advance appropriations allowance in order to fund health, education and training, and low-income programs.) Amendment Agreed to (73-27) 7327
#57 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3074 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3074 (To increase funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $3,318,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, increasing the funds available to carry out that program to the f… Amendment Agreed to (51-49) 5149
#56 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3114 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3114 (To provide for the establishment of a reserve fund concerning pandemic influenza preparedness planning.) Amendment Agreed to (99-1) 991
#55 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3133 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3133 (To increase funding to combat avian flu, increase local preparedness, and create a Manhattan Project-like effort to develop a vaccine to inoculate the U.S. Population against … Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#54 Mar 16, 2006 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 47 (H.J.Res. 47) A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. Joint Resolution Passed (52-48) 5248
#53 Mar 16, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3131 to H.J.Res. 47 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3131 (To require a study of debt held by foreigners.) Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#52 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3015 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3015 (To provide an additional $550,000,000 for Amtrak for fiscal year 2007.) Amendment Rejected (39-59) 3959
#51 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3086 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3086 (To preserve a national intercity passenger rail system by providing adequate funding of $1.45 billion for Amtrak in Fiscal Year 2007 and to fully offset this additional fundin… Amendment Rejected (44-53) 4453
#50 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3004 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3004 (To ensure that any savings associated with legislation that authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to use the collective purchasing power of 40,000,000 Medicare… Amendment Agreed to (54-44) 5444
#49 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3009 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3009 (To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect medicare beneficiaries who enroll in the prescription drug benefit during 2006.) Amendment Rejected (49-49) 4949
#48 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3073 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3073 (To establish a reserve fund to allow for deficit-neutral legislation that would provide for an extension of the Medicare part D enrollment period.) Amendment Agreed to (76-22) 7622
#47 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3054 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3054 (To provide an additional $965 million to make our ports more secure by increasing port security grants, increasing inspections, improving existing programs, and increasing res… Amendment Rejected (43-53) 4353
#46 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3061 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3061 (To provide funding for maritime security, including the Container Security Initiative, improved data for targeted cargo searches, and full background checks and security threa… Amendment Agreed to (90-8) 908
#45 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3056 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3056 (To provide $5 billion for our emergency responders so that they can field effective and reliable interoperable communications equipment to respond to natural disasters, terror… Amendment Rejected (43-55) 4355
#44 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3050 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3050 (To increase funding for the Community Develeopment Block Grant Program.) Amendment Agreed to (60-38) 6038
#43 Mar 15, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3063 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3063 (To restore funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program to the fiscal 2004 level by closing tax loopholes previously slated for elimination in Senate-passed legis… Amendment Rejected (45-53) 4553
#42 Mar 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3039 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3039 (To make energy more affordable and sustainable, to increase our national security through foreign oil replacement with biofuels and alternative fuels and advanced/hybrid vehic… Amendment Rejected (46-54) 4654
#41 Mar 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3007 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3007 (To increase Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.) Amendment Rejected (46-54) 4654
#40 Mar 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2999 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2999 (To provide increased funding for veterans health programs, and to negate the need for enrollment fees and increase in pharmacy co-payments.) Amendment Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#39 Mar 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3028 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3028 (To support college access and job training by: (1) restoring program cuts slated for vocational education, TRIO, GEAR UP, Perkins Loans, and other student aid programs; (2) in… Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#38 Mar 14, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3013 to S.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 3013 (To fully reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement through 2011.) Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#37 Mar 13, 2006 On the Nomination PN1060 (PN 1060) Leo Maury Gordon, of New Jersey, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade Nomination Confirmed (82-0) 820
#36 Mar 9, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2349 (S. 2349) To provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue … Cloture Motion Rejected (51-47, 2/3 majority required) 5147
#35 Mar 8, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2932 to S. 2349 (527 Reform Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2932 (To provide additional transparency in the legislative process.) Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#34 Mar 7, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2913 to S.Amdt. 2899 to S. 2320 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2913 (To improve the distribution of funds to States under there Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.) Amendment Agreed to (68-31) 6831
#33 Mar 7, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2320 (S. 2320) A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (75-25, 3/5 majority required) 7525
#32 Mar 6, 2006 On the Nomination PN940 (PN 940) Thomas E. Johnston, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#31 Mar 6, 2006 On the Nomination PN938 (PN 938) Timothy C. Batten, Sr., of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia Nomination Confirmed (88-0) 880
#30 Mar 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: S. 2320) (S. 2320) A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (66-31, 3/5 majority required) 6631
#29 Mar 2, 2006 On the Conference Report H.R. 3199 (H.R. 3199) A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (89-10) 8910
#28 Mar 1, 2006 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3199 (H.R. 3199) A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) 8415
#27 Mar 1, 2006 On the Motion to Reconsider H.R. 3199 (H.R. 3199) A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (85-14) 8514
#26 Mar 1, 2006 On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3199 (H.R. 3199) A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-13) 8613
#25 Mar 1, 2006 On Passage of the Bill S. 2271 (S. 2271) A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of th… Bill Passed (95-4) 954
#24 Mar 1, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2895 to S. 2271 (USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2895 (To establish the enactment date of the Act.) Amendment Agreed to (81-18) 8118
#23 Feb 28, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2271 (S. 2271) A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of th… Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-30, 3/5 majority required) 6930
#22 Feb 16, 2006 On the Cloture Motion S. 2271 (S. 2271) A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of th… Cloture Motion Agreed to (96-3, 3/5 majority required) 963
#21 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: S. 852) (S. 852) A bill to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes. Motion Rejected (58-41, 3/5 majority required) 5841
#20 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Lautenberg Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: National Debt) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Rejected (46-54) 4654
#19 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Hutchison Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: States Sales Taxes) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Agreed to (75-25) 7525
#18 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Reed Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: Military) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Rejected (45-55) 4555
#17 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Kennedy Motion to Instruct Conference on H.R. 4297 Re: Capital Gains) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Rejected (47-53) 4753
#16 Feb 14, 2006 On the Motion (Grassley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: AMT/Capital Gains) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Agreed to (53-47) 5347
#15 Feb 13, 2006 On the Motion (Dodd Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: Veterans) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Rejected (40-53) 4053
#14 Feb 13, 2006 On the Motion (Grassley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4297 Re: Veterans) (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Motion Agreed to (92-0) 920
#13 Feb 9, 2006 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2748 to S. 852 (Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2748 (To provide a new system by which to resolve claims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes.) Motion to Table Agreed to (70-27) 7027
#12 Feb 7, 2006 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 852 (S. 852) A bill to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (98-1, 3/5 majority required) 981
#11 Feb 2, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4659 (H.R. 4659) A bill to amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act. Bill Passed (95-1) 951
#10 Feb 2, 2006 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4297 (H.R. 4297) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Bill Passed (66-31) 6631
#9 Feb 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2705 to S.Amdt. 2707 to H.R. 4297 (Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2705 (To express the sense of the Senate that protecting middle-class families from the alternative minimum tax should be a higher priority for Congress in 2006 than extending a tax… Amendment Agreed to (73-24) 7324
#8 Feb 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Reed Amdt. No. 2737) Amendment S.Amdt. 2737 (To strengthen America's military, to repeal the extension of tax rates for capital gains and dividends, to reduce the deficit, and for other purposes.) Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required) 4453
#7 Feb 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Dodd Amdt. No. 2735) Amendment S.Amdt. 2735 (To support the health needs of our veterans and military personnel and reduce the deficit by making tax rates fairer for all Americans.) Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required) 4453
#6 Feb 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Clinton Amdt. No. 2716) Amendment S.Amdt. 2716 (To establish a congressional commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region of the United Stat… Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required) 4453
#5 Feb 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Nelson (FL) Amdt. No. 2730) Amendment S.Amdt. 2730 (To provide for necessary beneficiary protections in order to ensure access to coverage under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.) Motion Rejected (52-45, 3/5 majority required) 5245
#4 Feb 2, 2006 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2731 to S.Amdt. 2707 to H.R. 4297 (Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2731 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Medicare part D prescription drug program.) Amendment Rejected (42-54) 4254
#3 Feb 2, 2006 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Conrad Amdt. No. 2729) Amendment S.Amdt. 2729 (To provide revenue provisions.) Motion Rejected (44-52, 3/5 majority required) 4452
#2 Jan 31, 2006 On the Nomination PN1059 (PN 1059) Samuel A. Alito, Jr., of New Jersey, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Nomination Confirmed (58-42) 5842
#1 Jan 30, 2006 On the Cloture Motion PN1059 (PN 1059) Samuel A. Alito, Jr., of New Jersey, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-25, 3/5 majority required) 7225

Session 1 (2005)

366 roll call votes, newest first. Click any column header to re-sort.

Vote # Date Question Result Tally
#366 Dec 21, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2863 (H.R. 2863) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (93-0) 930
#365 Dec 21, 2005 On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 74 (S.Con.Res. 74) A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H.R. 2863. Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (48-45) 4845
#364 Dec 21, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2863 (H.R. 2863) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) 5644
#363 Dec 21, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in House Amdt. To S. 1932, With an Amdt.) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (50-50, Vice President voted Yea) 5050
#362 Dec 21, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA (Sects. 313(b)(1)(A) and 313(b)(1)(D)) Re: Conference Report to Accompany S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required) 5248
#361 Dec 19, 2005 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1932 (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-9) 869
#360 Dec 19, 2005 On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 1815 (H.R. 1815) To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe … Motion to Proceed Agreed to (95-0) 950
#359 Dec 19, 2005 On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2863 (H.R. 2863) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (94-1) 941
#358 Dec 16, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3199 (H.R. 3199) A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) 5247
#357 Dec 15, 2005 On the Motion (Reed Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (63-28) 6328
#356 Dec 15, 2005 On the Motion (Kennedy Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (83-8) 838
#355 Dec 15, 2005 On the Motion (Kohl Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (75-16) 7516
#354 Dec 15, 2005 On the Motion (Dewine Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (71-20) 7120
#353 Dec 14, 2005 On the Motion (Harkin Motion To Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (66-26) 6626
#352 Dec 14, 2005 On the Motion (Baucus Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (75-16) 7516
#351 Dec 14, 2005 On the Motion (Carper Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1932) (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Motion Agreed to (64-27) 6427
#350 Nov 18, 2005 On the Motion (Durbin Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: H.R. 3010) (H.R. 3010) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (58-36) 5836
#349 Nov 18, 2005 On the Motion (Specter Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: H.R. 3010) (H.R. 3010) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (66-28) 6628
#348 Nov 18, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2672 to H.J.Res. 72 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2672 (To increase the amount appropriated to carry out under the Community Services Block Grant Act.) Amendment Rejected (46-50) 4650
#347 Nov 18, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 2020 (S. 2020) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Bill Passed (64-33) 6433
#346 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Harkin Amdt. No. 2665) Amendment S.Amdt. 2665 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the phaseout of personal exemptions and the overall limitation on itemized deductions and to modify the income threshold … Motion Rejected (42-56, 3/5 majority required) 4256
#345 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Dayton Amdt. No. 2629) Amendment S.Amdt. 2629 (To allow a refundable tax credit for the energy costs of farmers and ranchers, and to modify the foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers.) Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#344 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Kerry Amdt. No. 2616) Amendment S.Amdt. 2616 (To accelerate marriage penalty relief for the earned income tax credit, to extend the election to include combat pay in earned income, and to make modifications of effective d… Motion Rejected (55-43, 3/5 majority required) 5543
#343 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Boxer Amdt. No. 2634) Amendment S.Amdt. 2634 (To provide an additional $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, to be used for readjustment counseling, related mental health services, and treatment and reh… Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required) 4355
#342 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Nelson Amdt. No. 2601) Amendment S.Amdt. 2601 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide extended and additional protection to Medicare beneficiaries who enroll for the Medicare prescription drug benefit d… Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) 5147
#341 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 2635) Amendment S.Amdt. 2635 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and to use the proceeds of the tax collected to provide a nonrefundable tax c… Motion Rejected (33-65, 3/5 majority required) 3365
#340 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Feingold Amdt. No. 2650) Amendment S.Amdt. 2650 (To fully reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement through 2010.) Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required) 5048
#339 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Reed Amdt. No. 2626) Amendment S.Amdt. 2626 (To impose a temporary windfall profits tax on crude oil and to use the proceeds of the tax collected to fund programs under the Low-Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 throug… Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required) 5048
#338 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Kennedy Amdt. No. 2588) Amendment S.Amdt. 2588 (To eliminate child poverty.) Motion Rejected (36-62, 3/5 majority required) 3662
#337 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Durbin Amdt. No. 2596) Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 (To express the sense of the Senate concerning the provision of health care for children before providing tax cuts for the wealthy.) Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required) 4355
#336 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Grassley Amdt. No. 2654) Amendment S.Amdt. 2654 (To express the sense of the Senate.) Motion Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) 5345
#335 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Lott Amdt. No. 2633) Amendment S.Amdt. 2633 (To clarify treatment of outside income and expenses in the Senate.) Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) 5147
#334 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Cantwell Amdt. No. 2612) Amendment S.Amdt. 2612 (To improve the Federal Trade Commission's ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies, and for other purposes.) Motion Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required) 5742
#333 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Feinstein Amdt. No. 2610) Amendment S.Amdt. 2610 (To reinstate for millionaires a top individual income tax rate of 39.6 percent, the pre-May 2003 rates of tax on capital gains and dividends, and to repeal the reduction and t… Motion Rejected (40-59, 3/5 majority required) 4059
#332 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Feinstein Amdt. No. 2609) Amendment S.Amdt. 2609 (To repeal certain tax benefits relating to oil and gas wells intangible drilling and development costs.) Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) 4851
#331 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Dorgan Amdt. No. 2587) Amendment S.Amdt. 2587 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to the American consumer, and for other … Motion Rejected (35-64, 3/5 majority required) 3564
#330 Nov 17, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Conrad Amdt. No. 2602) Amendment S.Amdt. 2602 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and to extend certain expiring provisions, and for… Motion Rejected (44-55, 3/5 majority required) 4455
#329 Nov 16, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2862 (H.R. 2862) An Act making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (94-5) 945
#328 Nov 16, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 1783 (S. 1783) A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (97-2) 972
#327 Nov 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2583 to S. 1783 (Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2583 (To compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at age 60 for certain airline pilots.) Amendment Agreed to (58-41) 5841
#326 Nov 15, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 1042 (S. 1042) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#325 Nov 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2524 to S.Amdt. 2515 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2524 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Agreed to (84-14) 8414
#324 Nov 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2523 to S.Amdt. 2515 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2523 (To provide for judicial review of detention of enemy combatants.) Amendment Rejected (44-54) 4454
#323 Nov 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2518 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2518 (To clarify and recommend changes to the policy of the United States on Iraq and to require reports on certain matters relating to Iraq.) Amendment Agreed to (79-19) 7919
#322 Nov 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2519 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2519 (To clarify and recommend changes to the policy of the United States on Iraq and to require reports on certain matters relating to Iraq.) Amendment Rejected (40-58) 4058
#321 Nov 14, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2419 (H.R. 2419) A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (84-4) 844
#320 Nov 10, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 3057 (H.R. 3057) An act making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (91-0) 910
#319 Nov 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2516 to S.Amdt. 2515 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2516 (Relating to the review of the status of detainees of the United States Government.) Amendment Agreed to (49-42) 4942
#318 Nov 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2507 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2507 (To require reports on clandestine facilities for the detention of individuals captured in the global war on terrorism.) Amendment Agreed to (82-9) 829
#317 Nov 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2477 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2477 (To modify the multiyear procurement authority for C-17 aircraft.) Amendment Agreed to (89-8) 898
#316 Nov 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2476 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2476 (To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on … Amendment Rejected (44-53) 4453
#315 Nov 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2473 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2473 (To provide for eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#314 Nov 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2433 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2433 (To reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-regular military service retired pay for members of the Ready Reserve in active federal status or on active duty for significa… Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#313 Nov 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2443 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2443 (To restate United States policy on the use of riot control agents by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (98-1) 981
#312 Nov 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2440 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2440 (To ensure by law the ability of the military service academies to include the offering of a voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#311 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2427 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2427 (To make available, with an offset, an additional $50,000,000 for Operation and Maintenance for Cooperative Threat Reduction.) Amendment Rejected (37-60) 3760
#310 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2442 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2442 (To provide for a report on the establishment of a Deputy Secretary of Defense for Management.) Amendment Agreed to (97-0) 970
#309 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2430 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2430 (To establish a national commission on policies and practices on the treatment of detainees since September 11, 2001.) Amendment Rejected (43-55) 4355
#308 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2436 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2436 (To require the Secretary of Defense, subject to a national security exception, to offer to transfer to local redevelopment authorities for no consideration real property and p… Amendment Rejected (36-62) 3662
#307 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2424 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2424 (To repeal the requirement for the reduction of certain Survivor Benefit Plan annuities by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation and to modify the effective date … Amendment Agreed to (92-6) 926
#306 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2438 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2438 (Relating to the American Forces Network.) Amendment Rejected (44-54) 4454
#305 Nov 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2439 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2439 (Relating to the American Forces Network.) Amendment Agreed to (55-43) 5543
#304 Nov 7, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2423 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 2423 (To authorize a program to provide health, medical, and life insurance benefits to workers at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, who would otherwise fail … Amendment Rejected (38-53) 3853
#303 Nov 3, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 1932 (S. 1932) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Bill Passed (52-47) 5247
#302 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Snowe Amdt. No. 2371) Amendment S.Amdt. 2371 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the authority for negotiating fair prices for medicare prescription drugs.) Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) 5148
#301 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2396 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2396 (To strike subtitle C of title II relating to FHA asset disposition.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#300 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2409 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2409 (To strike provisions relating to reforms of targeted case management.) Amendment Rejected (46-52) 4652
#299 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2348 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2348 (To strike the provisions increasing the Medicaid rebate for generic drugs.) Amendment Rejected (49-50) 4950
#298 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2400 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2400 (To ensure the payment to the Treasury of the United States of 50 percent of revenues from oil and gas leasing and production on the Coastal Plain.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#297 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Lautenberg Amdt. No. 2381) Amendment S.Amdt. 2381 (To require certification prior to beneficiary enrollment in a prescription drug plan or an MA-PD plan that has a gap in the coverage of prescription drugs under part D of titl… Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required) 4356
#296 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Byrd Amdt. No. 2414) Amendment S.Amdt. 2414 (To provide for the suspension of the debate limitation on reconciliation legislation that causes a deficit or increases the deficit.) Motion Rejected (44-55, 3/5 majority required) 4455
#295 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2367 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2367 (To replace title VIII of the bill with an amendment to section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a fee on employers who hire certain non-immigrants.) Amendment Rejected (14-85) 1485
#294 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2372) Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 (To provide a 6-month transition period for coverage of prescription drugs under Medicaid for individuals whose drug coverage is to be moved to the Medicare prescription drug p… Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required) 4356
#293 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2370 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2370 (To move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur.) Amendment Rejected (30-69) 3069
#292 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 (To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (93-6) 936
#291 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2365 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2365 (To prevent a severe reduction in the Federal medical assistance percentage determined for a State for fiscal year 2006 and to extend rebates for prescription drugs to enrollee… Amendment Agreed to (54-45) 5445
#290 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Grassley Amdt. No. 2359) Amendment S.Amdt. 2359 (To clarify certain payment limitations applicable to certain payments under title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and section 1101 of the Agricultural … Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required) 4653
#289 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2362 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2362 (To enhance the energy security of the United States by prohibiting the exportation of oil and gas produced under leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.) Amendment Agreed to (83-16) 8316
#288 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2358 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2358 (To strike the title relating to the establishment of an oil and gas leasing program in the Coastal Plain.) Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#287 Nov 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2357 to S. 1932 (Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2357 (To hold Medicare beneficiaries harmless for the increase in the 2007 Medicare monthly part B premium that would otherwise occur because of the 2006 increase in payments under … Amendment Rejected (49-50) 4950
#286 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Inhofe Amdt. No. 2355) Amendment S.Amdt. 2355 (To cap non-defense, non-trust-fund, discretionary spending at the previous fiscal year's level, beginning with fiscal year 2007.) Motion Rejected (32-67, 3/5 majority required) 3267
#285 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Lincoln Amdt. No. 2356) Amendment S.Amdt. 2356 (To provide emergency health care and other relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina.) Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) 4851
#284 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Ensign Amdt. No. 2404) Amendment S.Amdt. 2404 (To provide assistance for elementary and secondary schools and students, and institutions of higher education, affected by Hurricane Katrina.) Motion Rejected (31-68, 3/5 majority required) 3168
#283 Nov 3, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Conrad Amdt. No. 2351) Amendment S.Amdt. 2351 (To fully reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement through 2010.) Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) 5049
#282 Nov 3, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2744 (H.R. 2744) A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (81-18) 8118
#281 Oct 27, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3010 (H.R. 3010) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (94-3) 943
#280 Oct 27, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2300 to H.R. 3010 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriat… Amendment S.Amdt. 2300 (To prohibit funding for the support, development, or distribution of the Department of Education's e-Language Learning System (ELLS).) Amendment Rejected (41-56) 4156
#279 Oct 27, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Boxer Amdt. No. 2287, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 2287 (To increase appropriations for after-school programs through 21st century community learning centers.) Motion Rejected (41-56, 3/5 majority required) 4156
#278 Oct 27, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Smith Amdt. No. 2259) Amendment S.Amdt. 2259 (To provide funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program within the Health Resources and Services Administration.) Motion Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required) 4650
#277 Oct 27, 2005 On the Nomination PN197 (PN 197) Susan Bieke Neilson, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (97-0) 970
#276 Oct 27, 2005 On the Nomination PN600 (PN 600) John Richard Smoak, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Florida Nomination Confirmed (97-0) 970
#275 Oct 27, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3010 (H.R. 3010) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0, 3/5 majority required) 970
#274 Oct 26, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2232 to H.R. 3010 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriat… Amendment S.Amdt. 2232 (To increase funding for the AIDS drug assistance program.) Amendment Rejected (14-85) 1485
#273 Oct 26, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 2292) Amendment S.Amdt. 2292 (To provide additional funding for part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.) Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required) 4653
#272 Oct 26, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Dodd Amdt. No. 2254) Amendment S.Amdt. 2254 (To increase appropriations for Head Start programs.) Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) 4752
#271 Oct 26, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2253 to H.R. 3010 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriat… Amendment S.Amdt. 2253 (To increase appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $1,276,000,000, with an across-the-board reduction.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#270 Oct 26, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Reed Amdt. No. 2194, As Further Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 2194 (To provide for appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.) Motion Rejected (54-43, 3/5 majority required) 5443
#269 Oct 26, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Byrd Amdt. No. 2275) Amendment S.Amdt. 2275 (To provide additional funding for title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.) Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) 4451
#268 Oct 25, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2213) Amendment S.Amdt. 2213 (To increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant award by $200 to $4,250.) Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) 4851
#267 Oct 25, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 to H.R. 3010 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriat… Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 (To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a plan for changing the numerical identifier used to identify Medicare beneficiaries under the Medi… Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#266 Oct 24, 2005 On the Nomination PN781 (PN 781) Harry Sandlin Mattice, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee Nomination Confirmed (91-0) 910
#265 Oct 24, 2005 On the Nomination PN258 (PN 258) Brian Edward Sandoval, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#264 Oct 20, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3058 (H.R. 3058) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year endi… Bill Passed (93-1) 931
#263 Oct 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2181 to H.R. 3058 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbi… Amendment S.Amdt. 2181 (To ensure reconstruction of the Twin Spans Bridge.) Amendment Rejected (33-61) 3361
#262 Oct 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2165 to H.R. 3058 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbi… Amendment S.Amdt. 2165 (To make a perfecting amendment.) Amendment Rejected (15-82) 1582
#261 Oct 20, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Reed Amdt. No. 2077 "Emergency Designation") Amendment S.Amdt. 2077 (To provide for appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.) Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required) 5346
#260 Oct 20, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2093 to H.R. 3058 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of C… Amendment S.Amdt. 2093 (To prohibit any funds under the Act from being used for a parking facility as part of the Joslyn Art Museum Master Plan, in Omaha, Nebraska.) Motion to Table Agreed to (86-13) 8613
#259 Oct 19, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Suspend Rule XVI, Paragraph 4 Re: Dorgan Amdt. No. 2078) Amendment S.Amdt. 2078 (To establish a special committee of the Senate on war and reconstruction contracting.) Motion Rejected (44-54, 2/3 majority required) 4454
#258 Oct 19, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Enzi Amdt. No. 2115) Amendment S.Amdt. 2115 (To promote job creation, and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.) Motion Rejected (42-57, 3/5 majority required) 4257
#257 Oct 19, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Kenedy Amdt. No. 2063 As Modified Further) Amendment S.Amdt. 2063 (To provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.) Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#256 Oct 18, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2062 to H.R. 3058 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbi… Amendment S.Amdt. 2062 (To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost-of-living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2006.) Amendment Agreed to (92-6) 926
#255 Oct 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2061 to H.R. 3058 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbi… Amendment S.Amdt. 2061 (To clarify the ability of HUD to recover assets used in violation of a regulatory agreement.) Amendment Agreed to (93-0) 930
#254 Oct 7, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2863 (H.R. 2863) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (97-0) 970
#253 Oct 6, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2005 to H.R. 2863 (Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the… Amendment S.Amdt. 2005 (To curtail waste under the Department of Defense web-based travel system.) Motion to Table Agreed to (65-32) 6532
#252 Oct 5, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.R. 2863) (H.R. 2863) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (95-4, 3/5 majority required) 954
#251 Oct 5, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Stabenow Amdt. No. 1937) Amendment S.Amdt. 1937 (To ensure that future funding for health care for former members of the Armed Forces takes into account changes in population and inflation.) Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) 4851
#250 Oct 5, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Emergency Designation on Kerry Amdt. No. 2033) Amendment S.Amdt. 2033 (To provide for appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.) Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) 5049
#249 Oct 5, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1977 to H.R. 2863 (Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf … Amendment S.Amdt. 1977 (Relating to persons under the detention, custody, or control of the United States Government.) Amendment Agreed to (90-9) 909
#248 Oct 5, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Bayh Amdt. No. 1933) Amendment S.Amdt. 1933 (To increase by $360,800,000 amounts appropriated by title IX for Other Procurement, Army, for the procurement of armored Tactical Wheeled Vehicles for units deployed in Iraq a… Motion Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required) 5643
#247 Oct 5, 2005 Whether the Amendment is Germane S.Amdt. 1955 to H.R. 2863 (Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurrica… Amendment S.Amdt. 1955 (To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department … Amendment Not Germane (49-50) 4950
#246 Sep 30, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1921 to H.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 1921 (To continue funding for the Community Services Block Grant at no less than last year's level.) Amendment Rejected (39-53) 3953
#245 Sep 29, 2005 On the Nomination PN801 (PN 801) John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States Nomination Confirmed (78-22) 7822
#244 Sep 26, 2005 On the Resolution of Ratification Treaty Doc. 108-6 (Treaty Doc. 108-6) Protocol of Amendment to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures done at Brussels on June 26, 1999 Resolution of Ratification Agreed to (87-0, 2/3 majority required) 870
#243 Sep 22, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2528 (H.R. 2528) An Act making appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#242 Sep 22, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1852 to H.R. 2528 (Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1852 (To provide an additional $10,000,000 for the Readjustment Counseling Service, with a corresponding offset from the HealtheVet account.) Amendment Rejected (48-50) 4850
#241 Sep 22, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2744 (H.R. 2744) A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (97-2) 972
#240 Sep 22, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1844 to H.R. 2744 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriatio… Amendment S.Amdt. 1844 (To condition the use of funds for carrying out a provision relating to prevented planting payments, with an offset.) Amendment Rejected (47-52) 4752
#239 Sep 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1797 to H.R. 2744 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriatio… Amendment S.Amdt. 1797 (To increase funds to implement and administer Team Nutrition programs, with an offset.) Amendment Agreed to (66-29) 6629
#238 Sep 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1775 to H.R. 2744 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriatio… Amendment S.Amdt. 1775 (To require that any limitation, directive, or earmarking contained in either the House of Representatives or Senate report accompanying this bill be included in the conference… Amendment Agreed to (55-39) 5539
#237 Sep 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1753 to H.R. 2744 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriatio… Amendment S.Amdt. 1753 (To prohibit the use of appropriated funds to pay the salaries or expenses of personnel to inspect horses under certain authority or guidelines.) Amendment Agreed to (69-28) 6928
#236 Sep 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1732 to H.R. 2744 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriatio… Amendment S.Amdt. 1732 (To prohibit the use of funds for developing a final rule with respect to the importation of beef from Japan.) Amendment Agreed to (72-26) 7226
#235 Sep 15, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2862 (H.R. 2862) An Act making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (91-4) 914
#234 Sep 15, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Suspend Paragraph 4, Rule XVI RE: Lieberman Amdt. No. 1678) Amendment S.Amdt. 1678 (To provide financial relief for individuals and entities affected by Hurricane Katrina.) Motion Rejected (43-52, 3/5 majority required) 4352
#233 Sep 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1717 to H.R. 2862 (Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1717 (To provide assistance for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Katrina.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#232 Sep 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1665 to H.R. 2862 (Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1665 (To prohibit weakening any law that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices.) Amendment Rejected (39-60) 3960
#231 Sep 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1713 to H.R. 2862 (Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1713 (To provide that funds must be used in a manner consistent with the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#230 Sep 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Table Coburn Amdt. No. 1648) Amendment S.Amdt. 1648 (To eliminate the funding for the Advanced Technology Program and increase the funding available for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, community oriented pol… Motion Agreed to (68-29) 6829
#229 Sep 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Suspend Paragraph 4, Rule XVI RE: Clinton Amdt. NO. 1660) Amendment S.Amdt. 1660 (To establish a congressional commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region of the United Stat… Motion Rejected (44-54, 3/5 majority required) 4454
#228 Sep 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Suspend Paragraph 4, Rule XVI RE: Dorgan Amdt. No. 1670) Amendment S.Amdt. 1670 (To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on … Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required) 4453
#227 Sep 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Stabenow Amdt. No. 1687, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 1687 (To provide funding for interoperable communications equipment grants.) Motion Rejected (40-58, 3/5 majority required) 4058
#226 Sep 13, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1661 to H.R. 2862 (Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1661 (To provide emergency funding for victims of Hurricane Katrina.) Amendment Rejected (41-56) 4156
#225 Sep 13, 2005 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 20 (S.J.Res. 20) A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clea… Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51) 4751
#224 Sep 12, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Proceed To Consider S. J. Res. 20) (S.J.Res. 20) A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clea… Motion Agreed to (92-0) 920
#223 Sep 8, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3673 (H.R. 3673) A bill making further emergency supplemental appropriations to meet immediate needs arising from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other pu… Bill Passed (97-0) 970
#222 Sep 7, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 234 (S.Res. 234) A resolution relative to the death of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States. Resolution Agreed to (95-0) 950
#221 Sep 6, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 233 (S.Res. 233) A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing… Resolution Agreed to (94-0) 940
#220 Jul 29, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 3 (H.R. 3) A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (91-4) 914
#219 Jul 29, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 397 (S. 397) A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief… Bill Passed (65-31) 6531
#218 Jul 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1642 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1642 (To provide a complete substitute.) Amendment Rejected (33-63) 3363
#217 Jul 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1615 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1615 (To expand the definition of armor piercing ammunition and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (31-64) 3164
#216 Jul 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1645 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1645 (To regulate the sale and possession of armor piercing ammunition, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (87-11) 8711
#215 Jul 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1620 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1620 (To exempt lawsuits involving injuries to children from the definition of qualified civil liability action.) Amendment Rejected (35-64) 3564
#214 Jul 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1644 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1644 (To protect the rights of children who are victimized by crime to secure compensation from those who participate in the arming of criminals.) Amendment Agreed to (72-26) 7226
#213 Jul 29, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 6 (H.R. 6) A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. Conference Report Agreed to (74-26) 7426
#212 Jul 29, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Conference Report To Accompany H. R. 6) (H.R. 6) A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. Motion Agreed to (71-29, 3/5 majority required) 7129
#211 Jul 29, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2985 (H.R. 2985) A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (96-4) 964
#210 Jul 29, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 2361 (H.R. 2361) A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (99-1) 991
#209 Jul 28, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3045 (H.R. 3045) A bill to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Bill Passed (55-45) 5545
#208 Jul 28, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1623 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1623 (To clarify the prohibition on certain civil liability actions.) Motion to Table Agreed to (62-37) 6237
#207 Jul 28, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1626 to S. 397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 1626 (To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun.) Amendment Agreed to (70-30) 7030
#206 Jul 26, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S. 397 (S. 397) A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief… Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required) 6632
#205 Jul 26, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S. 1042 (S. 1042) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Cloture Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required) 5048
#204 Jul 26, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1342 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1342 (To support certain youth organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#203 Jul 26, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1351 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1351 (To stop corporations from financing terrorism.) Amendment Rejected (47-51) 4751
#202 Jul 26, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1377 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1377 (To ensure that certain persons do not evade or avoid the prohibitions imposed under the International Emergency Powers Act, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#201 Jul 25, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 207 (S.Res. 207) A resolution recognizing and honoring the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Resolution Agreed to (87-0) 870
#200 Jul 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1380 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1380 (To improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and United States nonproliferation operations.) Amendment Agreed to (78-19) 7819
#199 Jul 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1314 to S. 1042 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1314 (To increase, with an offset, amounts available for the procurement of wheeled vehicles for the Army and the Marine Corps and for armor for such vehicles.) Amendment Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#198 Jul 21, 2005 On the Nomination PN68 (PN 68) Thomas C. Dorr, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development Nomination Confirmed (62-38) 6238
#197 Jul 20, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3057 (H.R. 3057) An act making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (98-1) 981
#196 Jul 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1271 to H.R. 3057 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1271 (To prevent funds from being made available to provide assistance to a country which has refused to extradite certain individuals to the United States.) Amendment Agreed to (86-12) 8612
#195 Jul 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1245 to H.R. 3057 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1245 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding the use of funds for orphans, and displaced and abandoned children.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#194 Jul 19, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1294 to H.R. 3057 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1294 (To provide that no funds may be made available to provide television broadcasting to Cuba, to increase by $21,100,000 the amount appropriated to the Peace Corps, and to reduce… Amendment Rejected (33-66) 3366
#193 Jul 19, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1241 to H.R. 3057 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1241 (To prohibit funds from being made available to the United States Agency for International Development for entertainment expenses.) Amendment Agreed to (59-40) 5940
#192 Jul 19, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1242 to H.R. 3057 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1242 (To prohibit any funds from being used by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to approve a loan or a loan guarantee related to a nuclear project in China.) Amendment Rejected (37-62) 3762
#191 Jul 19, 2005 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 52 (H.J.Res. 52) A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Joint Resolution Passed (97-1) 971
#190 Jul 18, 2005 On the Nomination PN214 (PN 214) Lester M. Crawford, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Nomination Confirmed (78-16) 7816
#189 Jul 14, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2360 (H.R. 2360) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (96-1) 961
#188 Jul 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1222 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1222 (To prohibit Federal employees who disclose classified information to persons not authorized to receive such information from holding a security clearance.) Amendment Rejected (44-53) 4453
#187 Jul 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 (To protect classified information and to protect our servicemen and women.) Amendment Rejected (32-65) 3265
#186 Jul 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Shelby Amdt. No. 1205 As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 1205 (To allocate funds for certain terrorism prevention activities, including rail and transit security.) Motion Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) 5345
#185 Jul 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1220 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1220 (To allocate funds for certain terrorism prevention activities, including rail and transit security.) Amendment Rejected (46-52) 4652
#184 Jul 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Byrd Amdt. No. 1218) Amendment S.Amdt. 1218 (To provide additional funding for intercity passenger rail transportation, freight rail, and mass transit.) Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required) 4355
#183 Jul 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA RE: Stabenow Amdt. No. 1217) Amendment S.Amdt. 1217 (To provide funding for interoperable communications equipment grants.) Motion Rejected (35-63, 3/5 majority required) 3563
#182 Jul 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1171 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1171 (To increase the number of detention beds and positions or FTEs in the United States consistent with the number authorized in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention A… Amendment Rejected (42-56) 4256
#181 Jul 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA RE: Schumer Amdt. No. 1190) Amendment S.Amdt. 1190 (To appropriate $70,000,000 to identify and track hazardous materials shipments.) Motion Rejected (36-62, 3/5 majority required) 3662
#180 Jul 14, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA RE: Schumer Amdt. No. 1189) Amendment S.Amdt. 1189 (To provide that certain air cargo security programs are implemented, and for other purposes.) Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required) 4553
#179 Jul 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1219 to S.Amdt. 1124 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1219 (Of a perfecting nature.) Amendment Rejected (38-60) 3860
#178 Jul 13, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA RE: Akaka Amdt. No. 1112, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 1112 (To increase funding for State and local grant programs.) Motion Rejected (42-55, 3/5 majority required) 4255
#177 Jul 13, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA Re: Dodd Amdt. No. 1202, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 1202 (To fund urgent priorities for our Nation's firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical personnel, and all Americans by reducing the tax breaks for individuals w… Motion Rejected (36-60, 3/5 majority required) 3660
#176 Jul 12, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1215 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1215 (To improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (32-65) 3265
#175 Jul 12, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1142 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1142 (To provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (71-26) 7126
#174 Jul 12, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1129 to H.R. 2360 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1129 (To provide emergency supplemental funds for medical services provided by the Veterans Health Administration for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.) Amendment Agreed to (95-0) 950
#173 Jul 11, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 193 (S.Res. 193) A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of the United Kingdom in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks on London on July 7, 2005. Resolution Agreed to (76-0) 760
#172 Jul 1, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2419 (H.R. 2419) A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (92-3) 923
#171 Jul 1, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1085 to H.R. 2419 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1085 (To prohibit the use of funds for the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator and utilize the amount of otherwise available to reduce the National debt.) Amendment Rejected (43-53) 4353
#170 Jun 30, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 1307 (S. 1307) A bill to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Bill Passed (54-45) 5445
#169 Jun 29, 2005 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1307 (S. 1307) A bill to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (61-34) 6134
#168 Jun 29, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2361 (H.R. 2361) A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (94-0) 940
#167 Jun 29, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Suspend the Rules Relative to the Dorgan Amdt. No. 1059) Amendment S.Amdt. 1059 (To facilitate family travel to Cuba in humanitarian circumstances.) Motion Rejected (60-35, 2/3 majority required) 6035
#166 Jun 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1052 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1052 (Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, for the Veterans Health Administration.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#165 Jun 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1071 to S.Amdt. 1052 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Ac… Amendment S.Amdt. 1071 (To provide additional funding for medical services provided by the Veterans Health Administration.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#164 Jun 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1026 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1026 (To prohibit the use of funds to plan, design, study, or construct certain forest development roads in the Tongass National Forest.) Amendment Rejected (39-59) 3959
#163 Jun 29, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. Re: Dorgan Amdt. No. 1025) Amendment S.Amdt. 1025 (To require Federal reserve banks to transfer certain surplus funds to the general fund of the Treasury, to be used for the provision of Indian health care services.) Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#162 Jun 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1023 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1023 (To prohibit the use of funds by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, consider, or rely on third-party intentional dosing human studies for pesti… Amendment Agreed to (60-37) 6037
#161 Jun 29, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1068 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1068 (To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a review of all third party intentional human dosing studies to identify or quantify toxic effect… Amendment Agreed to (57-40) 5740
#160 Jun 28, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1003 to H.R. 2361 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) Amendment S.Amdt. 1003 (To require conference report inclusion of limitations, directives, and earmarks.) Amendment Rejected (33-59) 3359
#159 Jun 28, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Coburn Amdt. No. 1019) Amendment S.Amdt. 1019 (To transfer funding to the Special Diabetes Program for Indians and the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program within the Indian Health Service from funding for federal land acqu… Motion Rejected (17-75, 3/5 majority required) 1775
#158 Jun 28, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6 (H.R. 6) A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. Bill Passed (85-12) 8512
#157 Jun 23, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 902 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 902 (To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (28-67) 2867
#156 Jun 23, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 925 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 925 (To impose additional requirements for improving automobile fuel economy and reducing vehicle emissions.) Amendment Agreed to (64-31) 6431
#155 Jun 23, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 873 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 873 (To strike the title relating to incentives for innovative technologies.) Amendment Rejected (21-76) 2176
#154 Jun 23, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 810 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 810 (To strike a provision relating to medical isotope production.) Amendment Agreed to (52-46) 5246
#153 Jun 23, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Domenici Amdt. No. 891) Amendment S.Amdt. 891 (No Statement of Purpose on File.) Motion Agreed to (69-26, 3/5 majority required) 6926
#152 Jun 23, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6 (H.R. 6) A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-4, 3/5 majority required) 924
#151 Jun 22, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 844 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 844 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through comprehensive and cost-effective national measures and thro… Amendment Rejected (46-49) 4649
#150 Jun 22, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 961 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 961 (To provide for local control for the sitting of windmills.) Amendment Rejected (32-63) 3263
#149 Jun 22, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 866 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 866 (To express the sense of the Senate on climate change legislation.) Motion to Table Failed (44-53) 4453
#148 Jun 22, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 826 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 826 (To provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.) Amendment Rejected (38-60) 3860
#147 Jun 22, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 805 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 805 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower the burden of gasoline prices on the economy of the United States and circum… Motion to Table Agreed to (57-39) 5739
#146 Jun 22, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 841 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 841 (To prohibit the Commission from approving an application for the authorization of the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities located onshore or in State wa… Motion to Table Agreed to (52-45) 5245
#145 Jun 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 799 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 799 (To make grants and loans to States and other organizations to strengthen the economy, public health and environment of the United States by reducing emissions from diesel engin… Amendment Agreed to (92-1) 921
#144 Jun 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 817 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 817 (To provide for the conduct of activities that promote the adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the United States and in developing countries and to … Amendment Agreed to (66-29) 6629
#143 Jun 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 783 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 783 (To strike the section providing for a comprehensive inventory of Outer Continental Shelf oil and natural gas resources.) Amendment Rejected (44-52) 4452
#142 Jun 20, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN326 (PN 326) John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of… Cloture Motion Rejected (54-38, 3/5 majority required) 5438
#141 Jun 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 791 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 791 (To establish a renewable portfolio standard.) Amendment Agreed to (52-48) 5248
#140 Jun 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 784 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 784 (To improve the energy security of the United States and reduce United States dependence on foreign oil imports by 40 percent by 2025.) Amendment Rejected (47-53) 4753
#139 Jun 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 779 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 779 (To eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's energy independence.) Amendment Agreed to (70-26) 7026
#138 Jun 15, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 782 to S.Amdt. 779 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 782 (To strike the reliable fuels subtitle of the amendment.) Motion to Table Agreed to (69-28) 6928
#137 Jun 14, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 781 to S.Amdt. 779 to H.R. 6 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 781 (To ensure that ethanol is treated like all other motor vehicle fuels and that taxpayers and local governments do not have to pay for environmental damage caused by ethanol.) Motion to Table Agreed to (59-38) 5938
#136 Jun 14, 2005 On the Nomination PN202 (PN 202) Thomas B. Griffith, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Nomination Confirmed (73-24) 7324
#135 Jun 9, 2005 On the Nomination PN196 (PN 196) David W. McKeague, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#134 Jun 9, 2005 On the Nomination PN195 (PN 195) Richard A. Griffin, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (95-0) 950
#133 Jun 9, 2005 On the Nomination PN200 (PN 200) William H. Pryor, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Nomination Confirmed (53-45) 5345
#132 Jun 8, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN200 (PN 200) William H. Pryor, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32, 3/5 majority required) 6732
#131 Jun 8, 2005 On the Nomination PN201 (PN 201) Janice R. Brown, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Nomination Confirmed (56-43) 5643
#130 Jun 7, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN201 (PN 201) Janice R. Brown, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32, 3/5 majority required) 6532
#129 May 26, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN326 (PN 326) John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of… Cloture Motion Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) 5642
#128 May 25, 2005 On the Nomination PN194 (PN 194) Priscilla Richman Owen, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (55-43) 5543
#127 May 24, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN194 (PN 194) Priscilla Richman Owen, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (81-18, 3/5 majority required) 8118
#126 May 23, 2005 On the Motion (Motion To Instruct Sgt. At Arms) (PN 194) Priscilla Richman Owen, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Motion Agreed to (90-1) 901
#125 May 17, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3 (H.R. 3) A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (89-11) 8911
#124 May 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 646 to S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 646 (To reduce funding for certain programs.) Amendment Rejected (16-84) 1684
#123 May 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 611 to S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 611 (To modify the eligibility requirements for States to receive a grant under section 405 of title 49, United States Code.) Amendment Rejected (14-86) 1486
#122 May 12, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 605 (To provide a complete substitute.) Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-7, 3/5 majority required) 927
#121 May 11, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 618 to S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 618 (To improve the safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety.) Amendment Rejected (44-53) 4453
#120 May 11, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 625 to S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 625 (To provide funding for motorcycle safety programs in States without universal helmet laws.) Amendment Rejected (28-69) 2869
#119 May 11, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 606 to S.Amdt. 605 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 606 (To establish the effect of a section of the United States Code relating to the letting of contracts on individual contributions to political campaigns, and to require the Secre… Motion to Table Agreed to (57-40) 5740
#118 May 11, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Amdt. No. 605 and H.R. 3) (H.R. 3) A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required) 7622
#117 May 10, 2005 On the Conference Report H.R. 1268 (H.R. 1268) An act making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#116 May 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 600 to S.Amdt. 567 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 600 (To require notice regarding the criteria for small business concerns to participate in Federally-funded projects.) Amendment Agreed to (89-0) 890
#115 Apr 29, 2005 On the Cloture Motion PN328 (PN 328) Stephen L. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-37, 3/5 majority required) 6137
#114 Apr 28, 2005 On the Conference Report H.Con.Res. 95 (H.Con.Res. 95) A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appr… Conference Report Agreed to (52-47) 5247
#113 Apr 28, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 592 to S.Amdt. 567 to H.R. 3 (SAFETEA-LU) Amendment S.Amdt. 592 (To strike the highway stormwater discharge mitigation program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (51-49) 5149
#112 Apr 28, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Recess Until 2:00 p.m. Today) (H.R. 3) A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (98-1) 981
#111 Apr 27, 2005 On the Nomination PN204 (PN 204) J. Michael Seabright, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#110 Apr 26, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3 (H.R. 3) A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-6, 3/5 majority required) 946
#109 Apr 21, 2005 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1268 (H.R. 1268) An act making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (99-0) 990
#108 Apr 21, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 520 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 520 (To appropriate an additional $213,000,000 for Other Procurement, Army, for the procurement of Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (UAHMMWVs).) Amendment Agreed to (61-39) 6139
#107 Apr 21, 2005 On the Nomination PN329 (PN 329) John D. Negroponte, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence Nomination Confirmed (98-2) 982
#106 Apr 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 498 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 498 (Relating to the aircraft carriers of the Navy.) Amendment Agreed to (58-38) 5838
#105 Apr 20, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 516 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 516 (To increase funding for border security.) Amendment Agreed to (65-34) 6534
#104 Apr 20, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 471 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsuna… Amendment S.Amdt. 471 (To reduce appropriations for the Iraqi embassy to reduce outlays expected to occur in fiscal year 2007 or later.) Motion to Table Agreed to (54-45) 5445
#103 Apr 19, 2005 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1268 (H.R. 1268) An act making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 majority required) 1000
#102 Apr 19, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 387 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 387 (To revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information regarding H-2B nonimmigrants.) Amendment Agreed to (94-6) 946
#101 Apr 19, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 387 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunam… Amendment S.Amdt. 387 (To revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information regarding H-2B nonimmigrants.) Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-17, 3/5 majority required) 8317
#100 Apr 19, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Recess, As Modified) (H.R. 1268) An act making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (56-42) 5642
#99 Apr 19, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sgt. At Arms) (H.R. 1268) An act making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (91-7) 917
#98 Apr 19, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 375 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunam… Amendment S.Amdt. 375 (To provide for the adjustment of status of certain foreign agricultural workers, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-2A worker program under that Act, … Cloture Motion Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) 5345
#97 Apr 19, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 432 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunam… Amendment S.Amdt. 432 (To simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to increase access to such… Cloture Motion Rejected (21-77, 3/5 majority required) 2177
#96 Apr 18, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 464 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 464 (To express the sense of the Senate on future requests for funding for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Amendment Agreed to (61-31) 6131
#95 Apr 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 430 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 430 (To prohibit the use of funds by any Federal agency to produce a prepackaged news story without including in such story a clear notification for the audience that the story was … Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#94 Apr 13, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 372 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 372 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should not delay enactment of critical appropriations necessary to ensure the well-being of the men and women of the United Sta… Amendment Agreed to (61-38) 6138
#93 Apr 13, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 367 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Rel… Amendment S.Amdt. 367 (To reduce by $36,000,000 the amount appropriated for "Military Construction, Army", with the amount of the reduction to be allocated to funds available under that heading for t… Amendment Rejected (27-71) 2771
#92 Apr 13, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Table Kerry Amdt. No. 334) Amendment S.Amdt. 334 (To increase the military death gratuity to $100,000, effective with respect to any deaths of members of the Armed Forces on active duty after October 7, 2001.) Motion Rejected (25-75) 2575
#91 Apr 13, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 356 to H.R. 1268 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsuna… Amendment S.Amdt. 356 (To ensure that a Federal employee who takes leave without pay in order to perform service as a member of the uniformed services or member of the National Guard shall continue t… Motion to Table Failed (39-61) 3961
#90 Apr 12, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. Re: Murray Amdt. No. 344, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 344 (To provide $1,975,183,000 for medical care for veterans.) Motion Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required) 4654
#89 Apr 12, 2005 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 402, S. Con. Res. 95 (108th) "Emergency designation" Re: Murray Amdt. No. 344, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 344 (To provide $1,975,183,000 for medical care for veterans.) Motion Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required) 4654
#88 Apr 11, 2005 On the Resolution S.Con.Res. 25 (S.Con.Res. 25) A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the application of Airbus for launch aid. Resolution Agreed to (96-0) 960
#87 Apr 11, 2005 On the Nomination PN211 (PN 211) Paul A. Crotty, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (95-0) 950
#86 Apr 6, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 309 to S. 600 (Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 309 (To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency are not successful.) Motion to Table Failed (33-67) 3367
#85 Apr 6, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 284 to S. 600 (Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 284 (To prohibit funds from being used for television broadcasting to Cuba.) Motion to Table Agreed to (65-35) 6535
#84 Apr 6, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 286 to S. 600 (Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 286 (To provide a second degree amendment related to the United States share of assessment for United Nations Peacekeeping operations.) Amendment Rejected (40-57) 4057
#83 Apr 5, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 278 to S. 600 (Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007) Amendment S.Amdt. 278 (To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of… Amendment Agreed to (52-46) 5246
#82 Apr 5, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 95 (S.Res. 95) A resolution relating to the death of the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. Resolution Agreed to (98-0) 980
#81 Mar 17, 2005 On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 18 (S.Con.Res. 18) An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2005 and… Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-49) 5149
#80 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 238 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 238 (To promote innovation and U.S. competitiveness by expressing the sense of the Senate urging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to make efforts to fund the Advanced Technolo… Amendment Agreed to (53-46) 5346
#79 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 202 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 202 (No Statement of Purpose on File.) Amendment Rejected (37-63) 3763
#78 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 211 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 211 (To restore funding for tribal programs and provide necessary additional funding based on recommendations from Indian country) Amendment Rejected (45-55) 4555
#77 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 257 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 257 (To establish a point of order.) Amendment Rejected (44-54) 4454
#76 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 187 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 187 (To strike the debt ceiling reconciliation instruction.) Amendment Rejected (45-54) 4554
#75 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 244 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 244 (To expand access to preventive health care services that reduce unintended pregnancy (including teen pregnancy), reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's h… Amendment Rejected (47-53) 4753
#74 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 241 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 241 (To repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits.) Amendment Agreed to (55-45) 5545
#73 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 243 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 243 (To express the sense of the Senate that the tax cuts assumed in the budget resolution should include the repeal of the 1993 increase in the income tax on Social Security benefi… Amendment Agreed to (94-6) 946
#72 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 225 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 225 (To provide the flexibility to consider all available transportation funding options.) Amendment Agreed to (81-19) 8119
#71 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 240 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 240 (Relative to transportation funding.) Amendment Rejected (45-54) 4554
#70 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 239 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 239 (Relative to funding to the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.) Amendment Rejected (45-55) 4555
#69 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 234 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 234 (To ensure that legislation to make cuts in agriculture programs receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, rather than being fast-tracked under r… Amendment Rejected (46-54) 4654
#68 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 177 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 177 (Relative to education funding.) Amendment Agreed to (51-49) 5149
#67 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 208 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 208 (To modify the designation authority for an emergency requirement.) Amendment Agreed to (73-26) 7326
#66 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 230 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 230 (To fully fund the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.) Amendment Agreed to (68-31) 6831
#65 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 156 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 156 (To restore funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#64 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 220 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 220 (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, including the … Amendment Agreed to (63-37) 6337
#63 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 210 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 210 (To repeal the tax subsidy for certain domestic companies which move manufacturing operations and American jobs offshore.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#62 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 219 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 219 (To establish a reserve fund in the event that legislation is passed to provide a 50 percent tax credit to employers that continue to pay the salaries of Guard and Reserve emplo… Amendment Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#61 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 172 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 172 (To restore the Perkins Vocational Education program and provide for deficit reduction paid for through the elimination of the phase out of the personal exemption limitation and… Amendment Rejected (44-56) 4456
#60 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 214 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 214 (To ensure that any savings associated with legislation that provides the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to participate in the negotiation of contract… Amendment Rejected (49-50) 4950
#59 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 207 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 207 (To provide for full consideration of tax cuts in the Senate under regular order.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#58 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 204 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 204 (To create a reserve fund for the establishment of a Bipartisan Medicaid Commission to consider and recommend appropriate reforms to the Medicaid program, and to strike Medicaid… Amendment Agreed to (52-48) 5248
#57 Mar 17, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 229 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 229 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding Medicaid reconciliation legislation consistent with recommendations from the Secretary of Health and Human Services.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#56 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 173 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 173 (To increase discretionary health and education funding by $2,000,000,000.) Amendment Agreed to (63-37) 6337
#55 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 149 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 149 (To increase veterans medical care by $2.8 billion in 2006.) Amendment Rejected (47-53) 4753
#54 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 171 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 171 (To increase veterans medical care by $410,000,000 in fiscal year 2006.) Amendment Agreed to (96-4) 964
#53 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 186 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 186 (To fully reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement.) Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#52 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 168 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 168 (To strike section 201(a)(4) relative to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.) Amendment Rejected (49-51) 4951
#51 Mar 16, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 158 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 158 (To provide adequate funding of $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2006 to preserve a national intercity passenger rail system.) Amendment Rejected (46-52) 4652
#50 Mar 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 147 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 147 (To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by providing the necessary resources to our firefighters, police, EMS workers and other first-responders by restoring $1,6… Amendment Rejected (46-54) 4654
#49 Mar 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 145 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 145 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any Social Security plan that requires deep benefit cuts or a massive increase in debt.) Amendment Rejected (50-50) 5050
#48 Mar 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 150 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 150 (To express the sense of the Senate that failing to address the financial condition of Social Security will result in massive debt, deep benefit cuts and tax increases.) Amendment Agreed to (56-43) 5643
#47 Mar 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 144 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 144 (To ensure that 75-year solvency has been restored to Social Security before Congress considers new deficit-financed legislation that would increase mandatory spending or cut ta… Amendment Rejected (45-55) 4555
#46 Mar 15, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 152 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 152 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding the urgent need for legislation to ensure the long-term viability of the Social Security program.) Amendment Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#45 Mar 14, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 143 to S.Con.Res. 18 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 143 (To restore funding for education programs that are cut and reduce debt by closing corporate tax loopholes.) Amendment Rejected (44-49) 4449
#44 Mar 10, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 256 (S. 256) A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (74-25) 7425
#43 Mar 10, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 250 (S. 250) A bill to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 to improve the Act. Bill Passed (99-0) 990
#42 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 121 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 121 (To deter corporate fraud and prevent the abuse of State self-settled trust law.) Amendment Agreed to (73-26) 7326
#41 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 129 to S.Amdt. 121 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 129 (To limit the exemption for asset protection trusts.) Amendment Rejected (43-56) 4356
#40 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 112 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 112 (To protect disabled veterans from means testing in bankruptcy under certain circumstances.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#39 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 83 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 83 (To modify the definition of disinterested person in the Bankruptcy Code.) Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#38 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 105 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 105 (To limit claims in bankruptcy by certain unsecured creditors.) Amendment Rejected (38-61) 3861
#37 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 69 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 69 (To amend the definition of current monthly income.) Amendment Rejected (41-58) 4158
#36 Mar 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 70 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 70 (To exempt debtors whose financial problems were caused by failure to receive alimony or child support, or both, from means testing.) Amendment Rejected (41-58) 4158
#35 Mar 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 68 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 68 (To provide a maximum amount for a homestead exemption under State law.) Amendment Rejected (47-53) 4753
#34 Mar 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 67 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 67 (To modify the bill to protect families, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (42-58) 4258
#33 Mar 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 62 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 62 (To provide for the potential disallowance of certain claims.) Amendment Rejected (40-60) 4060
#32 Mar 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 66 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 66 (To increase the accrual period for the employee wage priority in bankruptcy.) Amendment Rejected (48-52) 4852
#31 Mar 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 110 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 110 (To clarify that the means test does not apply to debtors below median income.) Amendment Rejected (42-58) 4258
#30 Mar 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 89 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 89 (To strike certain small business related bankruptcy provisions in the bill.) Amendment Rejected (41-59) 4159
#29 Mar 8, 2005 On the Cloture Motion S. 256 (S. 256) A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-31, 3/5 majority required) 6931
#28 Mar 8, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 47 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 47 (To prohibit the discharge, in bankruptcy, of a debt resulting from the debtor's unlawful interference with the provision of lawful goods or services or damage to property used t… Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#27 Mar 7, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 128 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 128 (To promote job creation, family time, and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.) Amendment Rejected (38-61) 3861
#26 Mar 7, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 44 (To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.) Amendment Rejected (46-49) 4649
#25 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 49 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 49 (To protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of their earnings and retirement savings when a business files for bankruptcy.) Amendment Rejected (40-54) 4054
#24 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 24 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 24 (To amend the wage priority provision and to amend the payment of insurance benefits to retirees.) Amendment Rejected (40-54) 4054
#23 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 42 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 42 (To limit the exemption for asset protection trusts.) Amendment Rejected (39-56) 3956
#22 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 38 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 38 (To discourage predatory lending practices.) Amendment Rejected (40-58) 4058
#21 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 37 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 37 (To exempt debtors from means testing if their financial problems were caused by identity theft.) Amendment Rejected (37-61) 3761
#20 Mar 3, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 31 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 31 (To limit the amount of interest that can be charged on any extension of credit to 30 percent.) Amendment Rejected (24-74) 2474
#19 Mar 3, 2005 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 4 (S.J.Res. 4) A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to risk zones for introducti… Joint Resolution Passed (52-46) 5246
#18 Mar 2, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 32 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 32 (To preserve existing bankruptcy protections for individuals experiencing economic distress as caregivers to ill or disabled family members.) Amendment Rejected (37-60) 3760
#17 Mar 2, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 29 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 29 (To provide protection for medical debt homeowners.) Amendment Rejected (39-58) 3958
#16 Mar 2, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 28 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 28 (To exempt debtors whose financial problems were caused by serious medical problems from means testing.) Amendment Rejected (39-58) 3958
#15 Mar 2, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 15 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 15 (To require enhanced disclosure to consumers regarding the consequences of making only minimum required payments in the repayment of credit card debt, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#14 Mar 2, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 17 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 17 (To provide a homestead floor for the elderly.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#13 Mar 1, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 16 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 16 (To protect servicemembers and veterans from means testing in bankruptcy, to disallow certain claims by lenders charging usurious interest rates to servicemembers, and to allow s… Amendment Rejected (38-58) 3858
#12 Mar 1, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 23 to S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 23 (To clarify the safe harbor with respect to debtors who have serious medical conditions or who have been called or ordered to active duty in the Armed Forces and low income veter… Amendment Agreed to (63-32) 6332
#11 Feb 17, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 306 (S. 306) A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#10 Feb 15, 2005 On the Nomination PN122 (PN 122) Michael Chertoff, of New Jersey, to be Secretary of Homeland Security Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#9 Feb 10, 2005 On Passage of the Bill S. 5 (S. 5) A bill to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (72-26) 7226
#8 Feb 10, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 12 to S. 5 (Class Action Fairness Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 12 (To establish time limits for action by Federal district courts on motions to remand cases that have been removed to Federal court.) Amendment Rejected (37-61) 3761
#7 Feb 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4 to S. 5 (Class Action Fairness Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 4 (To clarify the application of State law in certain class actions, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (38-61) 3861
#6 Feb 9, 2005 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2 to S. 5 (Class Action Fairness Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 2 (To amend the definition of class action in title 28, United States Code, to exclude class actions relating to civil rights or the payment of wages.) Amendment Rejected (40-59) 4059
#5 Feb 9, 2005 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5 to S. 5 (Class Action Fairness Act of 2005) Amendment S.Amdt. 5 (To exempt class action lawsuits brought by the attorney general of any State from the modified civil procedures required by this Act.) Motion to Table Agreed to (60-39) 6039
#4 Feb 7, 2005 On the Resolution S.Res. 38 (S.Res. 38) A resolution commending the people of Iraq on the January 30, 2005, national elections. Resolution Agreed to (93-0) 930
#3 Feb 3, 2005 On the Nomination PN12 (PN 12) Alberto R. Gonzales, of Texas, to be Attorney General Nomination Confirmed (60-36) 6036
#2 Jan 26, 2005 On the Nomination PN8 (PN 8) Condoleezza Rice, of California, to be Secretary of State Nomination Confirmed (85-13) 8513
#1 Jan 6, 2005 On the Objection (Shall Objection Submitted Be Sustained Re: Electoral Ballot Count) Shall Objection Submitted Be Sustained Re: Electoral Ballot Count Objection Not Sustained (1-74) 174

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