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Senate roll call 362 · 112th Congress · Jun 19, 2012

To limit categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program to those who receive cash assistance.

On Jun 19, 2012, the Senate voted 43–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 3240). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–51, Republicans 42–4, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
56
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 19, 2012

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 51 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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Capitol Receipts, “To limit categorical eligibility for the…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-S-362/to-limit-categorical-eligibility-for-the-supplemental-nutrition-assist (accessed 2026-10-17).