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Senate roll call 148 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts for auto manufacturers.

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 31–66 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 30–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
66
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 54 no · 11 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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