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Senate roll call 225 · 111th Congress · Jul 9, 2009

To prevent funds from being used to prevent individuals from importing prescription drugs under certain circumstances.

On Jul 9, 2009, the Senate voted 55–36 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2892). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 44–9, Republicans 10–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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 Agreed to
Yes
55
No
36
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 9 no · 13 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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