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Senate roll call 95 · 112th Congress · Jun 23, 2011

To end the appointments of presidential Czars who have not been subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and to prohibit funds for any salaries and expen

On Jun 23, 2011, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (S 679). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–50, Republicans 45–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
47
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 23, 2011

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 679: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011

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 end the appointments of presidential…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-S-95/to-end-the-appointments-of-presidential-czars-who-have (accessed 2026-10-17).