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House roll call 1480 · 110th Congress · May 8, 2008

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act

On May 8, 2008, the House voted 169–222 on “On Cantor Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 2419). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 8–204, Republicans 161–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
169
No
222
Did not vote
62
Date
May 8, 2008

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 18 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 204 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2419: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

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, “Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: House Vote, May 8, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-H-1480/farm-nutrition-and-bioenergy-act (accessed 2026-10-17).