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Senate roll call 125 · 111th Congress · Apr 1, 2009

Relative to a deficit-neutral reserve fund to invest in clean energy and preserve the environment.

On Apr 1, 2009, the Senate voted 42–56 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 13). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 41–15, Republicans 0–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
42
No
56
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 1, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 15 no · 10 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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