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Senate roll call 135 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To protect middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax.

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 65–33 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 24–32, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
65
No
33
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 32 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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