107th Congress (1st) Vote 122 - To strike all marginal rate tax cuts except for the establishment of the 10 percent rate and strike all estate and gift tax provisions taking effect after 2006 in order to provide funds to strengthen social security, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, maintain progressivity in the social security benefit system, continue to lift more seniors out of poverty, extend the solvency of the Medicare Trust Funds, and provide prescription drug benefits.

Vote Summary

Motion Rejected (39-60)

The vote failed with a tally of 39 For, 60 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 38 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 12 Democrats, 48 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Official Vote Question

On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Byrd Amdt. No. 703) - To strike all marginal rate tax cuts except for the establishment of the 10 percent rate and strike all estate and gift tax provisions taking effect after 2006 in order to provide funds to strengthen social security, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, maintain progressivity in the social security benefit system, continue to lift more seniors out of poverty, extend the solvency of the Medicare Trust Funds, and provide prescription drug benefits.

Official Vote Result

Motion Rejected (39-60)