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Senate roll call 6 · 112th Congress · Jan 27, 2011

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide procedures for extended debate.

On Jan 27, 2011, the Senate voted 46–49 on “On the Resolution” (SRES 21). Result: Resolution Rejected. By party: Democrats 45–4, Republicans 0–45, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
Resolution Rejected
Yes
46
No
49
Did not vote
7
Date
Jan 27, 2011

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 4 no · 4 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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