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House roll call 1079 · 111th Congress · Mar 9, 2010

Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics

On Mar 9, 2010, the House voted 402–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 1069). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 236–0, Republicans 166–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
402
No
0
Did not vote
52
Date
Mar 9, 2010

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George…: House Vote, Mar 9, 2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-1079/congratulating-willard-s-boyle-and-george-e-smith-for (accessed 2026-10-14).

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