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Senate roll call 113 · 111th Congress · Mar 26, 2009

To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax deduction for charitable giving.

On Mar 26, 2009, the Senate voted 48–49 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1388). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–48, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
48
No
49
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 26, 2009

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 48 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1388: Serve America Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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