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Senate roll call 162 · 111th Congress · Apr 23, 2009

To limit the amount that may be deducted from proceeds due to the United States under the False Claims Act for purposes of compensating private intervenors to t

On Apr 23, 2009, the Senate voted 31–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 386). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–51, Republicans 30–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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 Rejected
Yes
31
No
61
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 23, 2009

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 51 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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