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House roll call 970 · 111th Congress · Dec 15, 2009

To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated f

On Dec 15, 2009, the House voted 414–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1517). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 248–0, Republicans 166–1. 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
414
No
1
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 15, 2009

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats248 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1517: To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.

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, “To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border…: House Vote, Dec 15, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-970/to-allow-certain-u-s-customs-and-border-protection (accessed 2026-10-14).

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