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Senate roll call 243 · 111th Congress · Jul 28, 2009

To prohibit the use of funds to carry out any project or site-specific location identified in the committee report unless the project is specifically authorized

On Jul 28, 2009, the Senate voted 25–72 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3183). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–53, Republicans 22–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
25
No
72
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 28, 2009

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 53 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies 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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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit the use of funds to carry out…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-S-243/to-prohibit-the-use-of-funds-to-carry-out (accessed 2026-10-17).

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