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Senate roll call 248 · 115th Congress · Oct 24, 2017

A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges; and for other purposes.

On Oct 24, 2017, the Senate voted 82–17 on “On the Motion” (HR 2266). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 35–17, Democrats 45–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Agreed to
Yes
82
No
17
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 24, 2017

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2266: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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