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House roll call 499 · 111th Congress · Jul 9, 2009

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Jul 9, 2009, the House voted 135–287 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2997). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 3–248, Republicans 132–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
135
No
287
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 44 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 248 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

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, Jul 9, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-499/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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