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Senate roll call 312 · 112th Congress · Apr 25, 2012

To extend the moratorium on the closing and consolidation of postal facilities or post offices, stations, or branches.

On Apr 25, 2012, the Senate voted 43–53 on “On the Amendment” (S 1789). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 38–13, Republicans 4–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
43
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 25, 2012

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 13 no · 2 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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