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Senate roll call 196 · 111th Congress · May 20, 2009

To prohibit funding to transfer, release, or incarcerate detainees detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to or within the United States.

On May 20, 2009, the Senate voted 90–6 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2346). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 49–6, Republicans 40–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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 Agreed to
Yes
90
No
6
Did not vote
15
Date
May 20, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 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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