H.J.Res. 47 (109th): Debt Limit Increase resolution

This was a vote to agree to H.J.Res. 47 (109th) in the Senate.

Congress
109th Congress
Date
Mar 16, 2006
Chamber
Senate
Number
#54
Question:
On the Joint Resolution in the Senate
Result:
Joint Resolution Passed
Track Votes
Totals     Republican     Democrat     Independent
  Yea 52
 
 
 
52%
52 0 0
  Nay 48
 
 
 
48%
3 44 1
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