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House roll call 817 · 111th Congress · Oct 28, 2009

To allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program established under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2

On Oct 28, 2009, the House voted 420–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 1694). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 249–0, Republicans 171–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
420
No
0
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 28, 2009

By party

  • Republicans171 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 1694: A bill to allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program established under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to remain available until expended through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To allow the funding for the interoperable…: House Vote, Oct 28, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-817/to-allow-the-funding-for-the-interoperable-emergency-communications (accessed 2026-10-17).

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