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Senate roll call 237 · 111th Congress · Jul 22, 2009

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed f

On Jul 22, 2009, the Senate voted 58–39 on “On the Amendment” (S 1390). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 20–36, Republicans 38–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
58
No
39
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 22, 2009

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 36 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 amend chapter 44 of title 18, United…: Senate Vote, Jul 22, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-237/to-amend-chapter-44-of-title-18-united-states (accessed 2026-10-17).