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Senate roll call 117 · 111th Congress · Mar 31, 2009

To amend the deficit-neutral reserve fund for climate change legislation to require that such legislation does not increase electricity or gasoline prices.

On Mar 31, 2009, the Senate voted 89–8 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 48–7, Republicans 40–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Amendment Agreed to

Yes

89

No

8

Did not vote

14

Date

Mar 31, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.