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Senate roll call 317 · 112th Congress · Apr 25, 2012

A bill to improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service.

On Apr 25, 2012, the Senate voted 62–37 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1789). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 48–4, Republicans 13–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
Bill Passed
Yes
62
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 25, 2012

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 4 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to improve, sustain, and transform…: Senate Vote, Apr 25, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-S-317/a-bill-to-improve-sustain-and-transform-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).

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