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Senate roll call 448 · 112th Congress · Nov 29, 2012

To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial

On Nov 29, 2012, the Senate voted 67–29 on “On the Amendment” (S 3254). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 46–4, Republicans 20–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
67
No
29
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 29, 2012

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 25 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 4 no · 3 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, “To clarify that an authorization to use…: Senate Vote, Nov 29, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-S-448/to-clarify-that-an-authorization-to-use-military-force (accessed 2026-10-16).

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