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Senate roll call 281 · 107th Congress · Sep 14, 2001

A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.

On Sep 14, 2001, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 23). Result: Joint Resolution Passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 47–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result
Joint Resolution Passed
Yes
98
No
0
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 14, 2001

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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