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Senate roll call 216 · 111th Congress · Jul 6, 2009

In the nature of a substitute.

On Jul 6, 2009, the Senate voted 70–23 on “On the Point of Order” (HR 2918). Result: Point of Order Not Sustained. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 15–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
Point of Order Not Sustained
Yes
70
No
23
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 6, 2009

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2918: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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