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Senate roll call 217 · 112th Congress · Dec 1, 2011

To clarify the disposition under the law of war of persons detained by the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military F

On Dec 1, 2011, the Senate voted 41–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 1867). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–49, Republicans 38–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result

Amendment Rejected

Yes

41

No

59

Did not vote

2

Date

Dec 1, 2011

From Voteview roll call records.