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House roll call 139 · 111th Congress · Mar 18, 2009

Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act

On Mar 18, 2009, the House voted 321–105 on “On Passage” (HR 1388). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 251–1, Republicans 70–104. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 members voted against their own party.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
321
No
105
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 18, 2009

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 104 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1388: Serve America Act

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and…: House Vote, Mar 18, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-139/generations-invigorating-volunteerism-and-education-give-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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