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House roll call 295 · 111th Congress · Jun 3, 2009

To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes

On Jun 3, 2009, the House voted 197–224 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 31). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 37–212, Republicans 160–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
197
No
224
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 3, 2009

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 212 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee…: House Vote, Jun 3, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-295/to-provide-for-the-recognition-of-the-lumbee-tribe (accessed 2026-10-17).

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