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Senate roll call 588 · 111th Congress · Jun 16, 2010

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit.

On Jun 16, 2010, the Senate voted 60–37 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4213). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–1, Republicans 4–36, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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 Agreed to
Yes
60
No
37
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 16, 2010

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 36 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Jun 16, 2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-588/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).