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Senate roll call 119 · 113th Congress · May 14, 2013

To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

On May 14, 2013, the Senate voted 52–44 on “On the Amendment” (S 601). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–42, Republicans 44–0, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
52
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
May 14, 2013

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 42 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 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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