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House roll call 238 · 111th Congress · May 7, 2009

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 7, 2009, the House voted 171–247 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1728). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 4–246, Republicans 167–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
171
No
247
Did not vote
31
Date
May 7, 2009

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 246 no · 19 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, May 7, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-238/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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