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Senate roll call 454 · 111th Congress · Mar 18, 2010

To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.

On Mar 18, 2010, the Senate voted 56–40 on “On the Motion” (HR 1586). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 16–39, Republicans 40–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
56
No
40
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 18, 2010

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 39 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1586: Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 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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