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Senate roll call 150 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To provide for a point of order against any appropriations bill that fails fully fund the construction of the Southwest border fence.

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 36–61 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 13). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–53, Republicans 34–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
36
No
61
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 53 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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