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Senate roll call 140 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To provide for a deficit-neutral reserve fund to establish a national usury law, and for other purposes.

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 31–67 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 30–26, Republicans 0–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
31
No
67
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 26 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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