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Senate roll call 220 · 111th Congress · Jul 8, 2009

To require the completion of at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the southwest border by December 31, 2010.

On Jul 8, 2009, the Senate voted 54–44 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2892). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 21–36, Republicans 33–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
54
No
44
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 8, 2009

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 36 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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