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Senate roll call 92 · 111th Congress · Mar 10, 2009

To prohibit the use of funds by the Federal Communications Commission to repromulgate the Fairness Doctrine.

On Mar 10, 2009, the Senate voted 47–50 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1105). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–49, 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
47
No
50
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 10, 2009

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 49 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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