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Senate roll call 205 · 111th Congress · Jun 9, 2009

In the nature of a substitute.

On Jun 9, 2009, the Senate voted 36–60 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1256). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 35–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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 Rejected
Yes
36
No
60
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 54 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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