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Senate roll call 268 · 112th Congress · Mar 8, 2012

To ensure the expeditious processing of Keystone XL permit applications consistent with current law, prohibit the export of crude oil produced in Canada and tra

On Mar 8, 2012, the Senate voted 33–65 on “On the Amendment” (S 1813). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 33–19, Republicans 0–45, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
33
No
65
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 8, 2012

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 19 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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