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Senate roll call 429 · 110th Congress · Dec 13, 2007

To prohibit the involuntary acquisition of farmland and grazing land by Federal, State, and local governments for parks, open space, or similar purposes.

On Dec 13, 2007, the Senate voted 37–58 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2419). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 35–13, Democrats 2–44, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
37
No
58
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 13, 2007

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 44 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2419: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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