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House roll call 166 · 111th Congress · Mar 31, 2009

Dextromethorphan Distribution Act

On Mar 31, 2009, the House voted 407–8 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 1259). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 164–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
407
No
8
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 31, 2009

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 26 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, “Dextromethorphan Distribution Act: House Vote, Mar 31, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-166/dextromethorphan-distribution-act (accessed 2026-10-13).