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House roll call 228 · 111th Congress · May 4, 2009

Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo

On May 4, 2009, the House voted 395–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 230). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 229–0, 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
395
No
0
Did not vote
59
Date
May 4, 2009

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 0 no · 40 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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