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Senate roll call 234 · 111th Congress · Jul 20, 2009

To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.

On Jul 20, 2009, the Senate voted 92–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 1390). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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
92
No
0
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 20, 2009

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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