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Senate roll call 317 · 111th Congress · Oct 8, 2009

To eliminate funding for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction.

On Oct 8, 2009, the Senate voted 33–64 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2847). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–56, Republicans 32–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
33
No
64
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 8, 2009

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 56 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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