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Senate roll call 240 · 112th Congress · Feb 2, 2012

To prohibit executive branch appointees or staff holding positions that give them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over industries or comp

On Feb 2, 2012, the Senate voted 48–51 on “On the Amendment” (S 2038). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 10–42, Republicans 38–8, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
48
No
51
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 2, 2012

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2038: STOCK Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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