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House roll call 1538 · 111th Congress · Sep 29, 2010

Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act

On Sep 29, 2010, the House voted 325–98 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 6160). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 251–1, Republicans 74–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 members 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
325
No
98
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 29, 2010

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 97 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “Rare Earths and Critical Materials…: House Vote, Sep 29, 2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-1538/rare-earths-and-critical-materials-revitalization-act (accessed 2026-10-17).