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House roll call 878 · 111th Congress · Nov 7, 2009

Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the paren

On Nov 7, 2009, the House voted 426–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 877). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 253–0, Republicans 173–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
Passed
Yes
426
No
1
Did not vote
27
Date
Nov 7, 2009

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 0 no · 16 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, “Expressing support for Chinese human rights…: House Vote, Nov 7, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-878/expressing-support-for-chinese-human-rights-activists-huang-qi (accessed 2026-10-17).

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