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Senate roll call 232 · 111th Congress · Jul 16, 2009

To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.

On Jul 16, 2009, the Senate voted 78–13 on “On the Amendment” (S 1390). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 44–13, Republicans 33–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
78
No
13
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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