To provide Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.

On Mar 18, 2020, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 6201). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 45–0, Independents 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result: Amendment Rejected
Yes: 47
No: 51
Did not vote: 4
Date: Mar 18, 2020

By party

Republicans0 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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