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Senate roll call 479 · 111th Congress · Mar 24, 2010

To provide for a long-term fix to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula in order to improve access for Medicare beneficiaries.

On Mar 24, 2010, the Senate voted 42–56 on “On the Motion” (HR 4872). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–55, Republicans 40–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
42
No
56
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 24, 2010

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 55 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation 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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