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Senate roll call 230 · 113th Congress · Nov 7, 2013

To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom.

On Nov 7, 2013, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 815). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–50, Republicans 41–3, Independents 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
43
No
55
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 7, 2013

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 50 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 815: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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