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Senate roll call 26 · 111th Congress · Jan 29, 2009

To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.

On Jan 29, 2009, the Senate voted 39–59 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 2–54, Republicans 37–4, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
39
No
59
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 29, 2009

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 54 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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