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Senate roll call 71 · 111th Congress · Feb 26, 2009

To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.

On Feb 26, 2009, the Senate voted 87–11 on “On the Amendment” (S 160). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 46–10, Republicans 41–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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 Agreed to

Yes

87

No

11

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 26, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.