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Senate roll call 151 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect small and home businesses from the burdensome and impractical requirements of the Consumer Product Safety

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 39–58 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 4–51, Republicans 35–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 51 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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