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Senate roll call 174 · 111th Congress · Apr 30, 2009

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and preserve home values.

On Apr 30, 2009, the Senate voted 45–51 on “On the Amendment” (S 896). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 44–12, Republicans 0–39, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
45
No
51
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 30, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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