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House roll call 915 · 111th Congress · Dec 2, 2009

Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Natio

On Dec 2, 2009, the House voted 419–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 897). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 250–0, Republicans 169–0. 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
419
No
0
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans169 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 0 no · 19 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 importance of teaching…: House Vote, Dec 2, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-915/recognizing-the-importance-of-teaching-elementary-and-secondary-school (accessed 2026-10-17).

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