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House roll call 508 · 111th Congress · Jul 9, 2009

Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2

On Jul 9, 2009, the House voted 266–160 on “On Passage” (HR 2997). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 239–10, Republicans 27–150. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
266
No
160
Did not vote
28
Date
Jul 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 150 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 10 no · 20 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, “Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural…: House Vote, Jul 9, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-508/making-appropriations-for-agriculture-rural-development-food-and-drug (accessed 2026-10-17).

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