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Senate roll call 266 · 111th Congress · Aug 6, 2009

To provide assistance to charities and families in need.

On Aug 6, 2009, the Senate voted 41–56 on “On the Motion” (HR 3435). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 4–52, Republicans 37–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
41
No
56
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 6, 2009

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 52 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3435: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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