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Senate roll call 218 · 111th Congress · Jul 7, 2009

To eliminate the appropriation for the Over-the-Road Bus Security Assistance, as recommended by the Administration.

On Jul 7, 2009, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2892). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 12–45, Republicans 35–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
47
No
51
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 7, 2009

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 45 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2892: Department of Homeland Security 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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Capitol Receipts, “To eliminate the appropriation for the…: Senate Vote, Jul 7, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-218/to-eliminate-the-appropriation-for-the-over-the-road (accessed 2026-10-17).