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Senate roll call 237 · 113th Congress · Nov 19, 2013

To propose alternative requirements and limitations applicable to individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

On Nov 19, 2013, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 1197). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–50, Republicans 40–3, Independents 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
43
No
55
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 19, 2013

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 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 propose alternative requirements and…: Senate Vote, Nov 19, 2013,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/113-S-237/to-propose-alternative-requirements-and-limitations-applicable-to-indi (accessed 2026-10-16).

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