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Senate roll call 281 · 112th Congress · Mar 14, 2012

To express the sense of the Senate that Federal agencies should ensure that all applicable environmental reviews, approvals, licensing, and permit requirements

On Mar 14, 2012, the Senate voted 76–20 on “On the Amendment” (S 1813). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 24–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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 Agreed to
Yes
76
No
20
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 14, 2012

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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