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House roll call 188 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Apr 2, 2009, the House voted 111–317 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HCONRES 85). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 0–257, Republicans 111–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
111
No
317
Did not vote
21
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 65 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 257 no · 12 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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, Apr 2, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-188/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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