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Senate roll call 280 · 111th Congress · Sep 16, 2009

To affirm the continuing existence of the community service requirements under section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

On Sep 16, 2009, the Senate voted 73–25 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3288). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 33–24, Republicans 40–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
73
No
25
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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