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Senate roll call 20 · 115th Congress · Jan 11, 2017

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to lower prescription drug prices for Americans by importing drugs from Canada.

On Jan 11, 2017, the Senate voted 46–52 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 3). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 12–39, Democrats 32–13, Independents 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
46
No
52
Did not vote
7
Date
Jan 11, 2017

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 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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