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Senate roll call 439 · 111th Congress · Mar 4, 2010

To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.

On Mar 4, 2010, the Senate voted 59–41 on “On the Motion” (HR 4213). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 18–40, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
59
No
41
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 4, 2010

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 40 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 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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