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Senate roll call 115 · 111th Congress · Mar 26, 2009

A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws."

On Mar 26, 2009, the Senate voted 79–19 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 1388). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 22–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
Bill Passed
Yes
79
No
19
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 26, 2009

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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