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House roll call 6 · 111th Congress · Jan 9, 2009

Paycheck Fairness Act

On Jan 9, 2009, the House voted 178–240 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 12). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 9–239, Republicans 169–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
178
No
240
Did not vote
36
Date
Jan 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans169 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 239 no · 21 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, “Paycheck Fairness Act: House Vote, Jan 9, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-6/paycheck-fairness-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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