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Senate roll call 178 · 111th Congress · May 5, 2009

To address safe harbor for certain servicers.

On May 5, 2009, the Senate voted 31–63 on “On the Amendment” (S 896). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 0–54, Republicans 31–8, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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 Rejected
Yes
31
No
63
Did not vote
17
Date
May 5, 2009

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes 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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