Policy record
Senate rejects McCain–Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act (second vote)
Federal (U.S. Senate) · 2005-06-22
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Summary
In June 2005, Sens. John McCain and Joe Lieberman tried again. Cap-and-trade came up as an amendment to the energy bill. It failed 38–60. Independent Jim Jeffords voted yes. Two years earlier they had 43 yes votes. This time they had 38.
Vote
McCain amendment (Climate Stewardship Act) failed 38–60.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Yea share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 6 | 49 | 0 | 11% 6/55 |
| Democrats | 31 | 11 | 2 | 70% 31/44 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% 1/1 |
| Total | 38 | 60 | 2 |
Yea share is yeas as a percent of the full party, including members who did not vote. Independent Jeffords (VT) yea. Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 148, 109th Congress.