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Senate roll call 281 · 111th Congress · Sep 16, 2009

To prohibit the use of stimulus funds for self-congratulatory signage that allows lawmakers to promote their spending of taxpayer dollars on stimulus projects.

On Sep 16, 2009, the Senate voted 45–52 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3288). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 5–51, Republicans 40–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
45
No
52
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 51 no · 10 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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