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House roll call 859 · 111th Congress · Nov 5, 2009

Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries

On Nov 5, 2009, the House voted 409–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 880). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 242–0, Republicans 167–0. 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
409
No
0
Did not vote
45
Date
Nov 5, 2009

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Recognizing the efforts of career and…: House Vote, Nov 5, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-859/recognizing-the-efforts-of-career-and-technical-colleges-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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