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Senate roll call 159 · 111th Congress · Apr 21, 2009

Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq

On Apr 21, 2009, the Senate voted 73–23 on “On the Nomination” (PN 171). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 17–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
Nomination Confirmed
Yes
73
No
23
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 21, 2009

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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