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Senate roll call 159 · 111th Congress · Apr 21, 2009

Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq

On Apr 21, 2009, the Senate voted 73–23 on “On the Nomination” (PN 171). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 17–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

Nomination Confirmed

Yes

73

No

23

Did not vote

15

Date

Apr 21, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.