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Senate roll call 548 · 111th Congress · May 17, 2010

To limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to enhance the regulation and oversight of such enterprises, and for other purposes.

On May 17, 2010, the Senate voted 47–46 on “On the Motion” (S 3217). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–45, Republicans 40–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
47
No
46
Did not vote
18
Date
May 17, 2010

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 45 no · 14 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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