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Senate roll call 182 · 111th Congress · May 6, 2009

To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes.

On May 6, 2009, the Senate voted 57–39 on “On the Amendment” (S 896). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 1–39, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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 Agreed to
Yes
57
No
39
Did not vote
15
Date
May 6, 2009

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 11 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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