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Senate roll call 145 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

To ensure that law abiding Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage.

On Apr 2, 2009, the Senate voted 63–35 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 13). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Democrats 22–34, Republicans 40–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

Motion Agreed to

Yes

63

No

35

Did not vote

13

Date

Apr 2, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.