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House roll call 257 · 111th Congress · May 14, 2009

21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act

On May 14, 2009, the House voted 182–247 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2187). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 6–246, Republicans 176–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
182
No
247
Did not vote
25
Date
May 14, 2009

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 246 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2187: 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities 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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