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Senate roll call 71 · 111th Congress · Feb 26, 2009

To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.

On Feb 26, 2009, the Senate voted 87–11 on “On the Amendment” (S 160). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 46–10, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
87
No
11
Did not vote
13
Date
Feb 26, 2009

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 10 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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