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House roll call 1628 · 111th Congress · Dec 16, 2010

To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.

On Dec 16, 2010, the House voted 241–166 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 987). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 229–9, Republicans 12–157. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 21 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
Failed
Yes
241
No
166
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 16, 2010

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 157 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “To protect girls in developing countries…: House Vote, Dec 16, 2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-1628/to-protect-girls-in-developing-countries-through-the-prevention (accessed 2026-10-17).

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