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Senate roll call 251 · 111th Congress · Jul 30, 2009

To repeal a certain provision of the SAFETEA-LU.

On Jul 30, 2009, the Senate voted 34–63 on “On the Motion” (HR 3357). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 11–45, Republicans 22–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
34
No
63
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 30, 2009

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 45 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3357: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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