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House roll call 871 · 111th Congress · Nov 6, 2009

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Nov 6, 2009, the House voted 196–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2868). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 28–231, Republicans 168–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
196
No
227
Did not vote
26
Date
Nov 6, 2009

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 231 no · 10 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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, Nov 6, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-871/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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