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Senate roll call 122 · 111th Congress · Apr 1, 2009

To protect small businesses from higher taxes.

On Apr 1, 2009, the Senate voted 82–16 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 42–14, Republicans 40–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
82
No
16
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 1, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 14 no · 10 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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