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Senate roll call 153 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To require States to implement drug testing programs for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) pr

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 18–79 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 0–55, Republicans 18–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
18
No
79
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 55 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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