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Senate roll call 219 · 111th Congress · Jul 8, 2009

To make the pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation for aliens permanent and to improve verification of immigration status of employees.

On Jul 8, 2009, the Senate voted 44–53 on “On the Motion” (HR 2892). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 43–13, Republicans 0–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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 Rejected
Yes
44
No
53
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 8, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2892: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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