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Senate roll call 73 · 111th Congress · Feb 26, 2009

A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.

On Feb 26, 2009, the Senate voted 61–37 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 160). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 54–2, Republicans 6–35, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

Bill Passed

Yes

61

No

37

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 26, 2009

From Voteview roll call records.