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Senate roll call 103 · 111th Congress · Mar 18, 2009

To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act.

On Mar 18, 2009, the Senate voted 63–35 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 146). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 52–4, Republicans 10–31, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
63
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 18, 2009

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 146: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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