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Senate roll call 23 · 111th Congress · Jan 28, 2009

To provide for the development of best practice recommendations and to ensure coverage of low income children.

On Jan 28, 2009, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–50, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
51
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 28, 2009

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 50 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the development of best…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-23/to-provide-for-the-development-of-best-practice-recommendations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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