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Senate roll call 213 · 112th Congress · Dec 1, 2011

To clarify the applicability of requirements for military custody with respect to detainees.

On Dec 1, 2011, the Senate voted 45–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 1867). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 41–11, Republicans 3–44, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
45
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Dec 1, 2011

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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