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House roll call 40 · 111th Congress · Jan 28, 2009

To postpone the DTV transition date.

On Jan 28, 2009, the House voted 258–168 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (S 328). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 236–13, Republicans 22–155. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
258
No
168
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 28, 2009

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 155 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 13 no · 20 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, “To postpone the DTV transition date.: House Vote, Jan 28, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-40/to-postpone-the-dtv-transition-date (accessed 2026-10-15).

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