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Senate roll call 16 · 113th Congress · Feb 12, 2013

To clarify that child victims of sex trafficking are eligible to receive assistance under grants provided to enhance the safety of youth and children.

On Feb 12, 2013, the Senate voted 100–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 47). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 45–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
100
No
0
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 12, 2013

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 47: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To clarify that child victims of sex…: Senate Vote, Feb 12, 2013,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/113-S-16/to-clarify-that-child-victims-of-sex-trafficking-are (accessed 2026-10-17).