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Senate roll call 340 · 112th Congress · May 24, 2012

To provide substantial savings in health care costs to the Federal government and consumers by fostering competition among generic pharmaceutical manufacturers

On May 24, 2012, the Senate voted 28–67 on “On the Amendment” (S 3187). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 24–26, Republicans 3–41, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
28
No
67
Did not vote
7
Date
May 24, 2012

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3187: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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