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Senate roll call 27 · 111th Congress · Jan 29, 2009

To provide an above-the-line Federal income tax deduction for health care costs of certain children in an amount comparable to the average federal share of the

On Jan 29, 2009, the Senate voted 40–58 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 5–51, Republicans 35–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
40
No
58
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 29, 2009

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 51 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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