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Senate roll call 128 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To require certain higher-income beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare prescription drug benefit to pay higher premiums, as is currently required for physician

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 39–58 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–54, Republicans 37–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

39

No

58

Did not vote

14

Date

Apr 2, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.