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Senate roll call 59 · 113th Congress · Mar 22, 2013

To create a point of order against legislation that would create a Federal tax or fee on carbon emissions.

On Mar 22, 2013, the Senate voted 53–46 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 8). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–44, Republicans 45–0, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

Motion Rejected

Yes

53

No

46

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 22, 2013

From Voteview roll call records.