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Senate roll call 279 · 111th Congress · Sep 16, 2009

To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage.

On Sep 16, 2009, the Senate voted 68–30 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3288). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 27–30, Republicans 40–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
68
No
30
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 30 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3288: Consolidated 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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