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Senate roll call 223 · 111th Congress · Jul 9, 2009

To strike the earmark for the City of Whitefish Emergency Operations Center.

On Jul 9, 2009, the Senate voted 36–59 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2892). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–52, Republicans 34–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
59
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 52 no · 12 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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