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Senate roll call 116 · 111th Congress · Mar 31, 2009

To require that certain legislation relating to clean energy technologies not increase electricity or gasoline prices or increase the overall burden on consumer

On Mar 31, 2009, the Senate voted 54–43 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 0–41, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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 Agreed to
Yes
54
No
43
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 31, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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