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Senate roll call 397 · 112th Congress · Jun 21, 2012

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously dist

On Jun 21, 2012, the Senate voted 95–4 on “On the Amendment” (S 3240). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 48–4, Republicans 46–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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 Agreed to
Yes
95
No
4
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 21, 2012

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 4 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Jun 21, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-S-397/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).