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Senate roll call 152 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To protect the freedom of conscience for patients and the right of health care providers to serve patients without violating their moral and religious convictio

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 41–56 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–52, Republicans 38–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
41
No
56
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 52 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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