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House roll call 491 · 111th Congress · Jul 8, 2009

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

On Jul 8, 2009, the House voted 238–186 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 609). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 237–10, Republicans 1–176. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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
Passed
Yes
238
No
186
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 8, 2009

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 176 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 10 no · 22 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, “Providing for consideration of the bill…: House Vote, Jul 8, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-491/providing-for-consideration-of-the-bill-h-r-2997 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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