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Senate roll call 121 · 111th Congress · Apr 1, 2009

To protect middle-income taxpayers from tax increases by providing a point of order against legislation that increase taxes on them, including taxes that arise,

On Apr 1, 2009, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 41–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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
98
No
0
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 1, 2009

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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