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Senate roll call 217 · 112th Congress · Dec 1, 2011

To clarify the disposition under the law of war of persons detained by the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military F

On Dec 1, 2011, the Senate voted 41–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 1867). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–49, Republicans 38–9, 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 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
41
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Dec 1, 2011

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 49 no · 1 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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