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House roll call 1020 · 112th Congress · Feb 28, 2012

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Feb 28, 2012, the House voted 160–255 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2117). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–232, Democrats 159–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
160
No
255
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 28, 2012

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 232 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 23 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2117: Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act

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, Feb 28, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-H-1020/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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