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Senate roll call 242 · 111th Congress · Jul 23, 2009

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defen

On Jul 23, 2009, the Senate voted 87–7 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1390). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 34–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Bill Passed
Yes
87
No
7
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 23, 2009

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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