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Senate roll call 509 · 110th Congress · Mar 13, 2008

To provide funds for a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies.

On Mar 13, 2008, the Senate voted 49–48 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 70). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 11–38, Republicans 38–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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 Agreed to
Yes
49
No
48
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 13, 2008

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To provide funds for a Commission on…: Senate Vote, Mar 13, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-509/to-provide-funds-for-a-commission-on-budgetary-accountability (accessed 2026-10-17).