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House roll call 677 · 111th Congress · Jul 30, 2009

Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009

On Jul 30, 2009, the House voted 186–240 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2749). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 9–240, Republicans 177–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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
186
No
240
Did not vote
28
Date
Jul 30, 2009

By party

  • Republicans177 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 240 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, “Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009: House Vote, Jul 30, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-677/food-safety-enhancement-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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