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Senate roll call 212 · 110th Congress · Jun 14, 2007

To authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State.

On Jun 14, 2007, the Senate voted 43–44 on “On the Amendment” (HR 6). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–38, Republicans 37–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
43
No
44
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 14, 2007

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To authorize the State of Virginia to…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-212/to-authorize-the-state-of-virginia-to-petition-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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