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House roll call 9 · 111th Congress · Jan 9, 2009

Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Pale

On Jan 9, 2009, the House voted 390–5 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 34). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 222–4, Republicans 168–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
390
No
5
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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