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Senate roll call 69 · 111th Congress · Feb 26, 2009

To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes.

On Feb 26, 2009, the Senate voted 30–67 on “On the Amendment” (S 160). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–55, Republicans 29–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
30
No
67
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 26, 2009

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 55 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the retrocession of the…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-69/to-provide-for-the-retrocession-of-the-district-of (accessed 2026-10-17).