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Senate roll call 179 · 111th Congress · May 5, 2009

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to use any amounts repaid by a financial institution that is a recipient of assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief

On May 5, 2009, the Senate voted 47–48 on “On the Amendment” (S 896). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–46, Republicans 39–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
47
No
48
Did not vote
16
Date
May 5, 2009

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 46 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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