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Senate roll call 87 · 111th Congress · Mar 9, 2009

To require a report on counter-smuggling efforts in Gaza.

On Mar 9, 2009, the Senate voted 34–61 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1105). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–53, Republicans 31–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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 Rejected
Yes
34
No
61
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 53 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 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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