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Senate roll call 589 · 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 45–52 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4213). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–48, Republicans 37–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
45
No
52
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 16, 2010

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 48 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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-589/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).