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House roll call 164 · 111th Congress · Mar 30, 2009

Wakefield Act

On Mar 30, 2009, the House voted 390–6 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 479). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 235–0, Republicans 155–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
390
No
6
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 30, 2009

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 0 no · 34 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, “Wakefield Act: House Vote, Mar 30, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-164/wakefield-act (accessed 2026-10-13).