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Senate roll call 451 · 112th Congress · Nov 30, 2012

To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.

On Nov 30, 2012, the Senate voted 58–34 on “On the Motion” (S 3254). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 9–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
58
No
34
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 30, 2012

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 4 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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