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Senate roll call 408 · 111th Congress · Jan 28, 2010

To reduce the deficit by establishing 5-year discretionary spending caps.

On Jan 28, 2010, the Senate voted 56–44 on “On the Amendment” (HJRES 45). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 17–42, Republicans 39–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
56
No
44
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 28, 2010

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 42 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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