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House roll call 185 · 111th Congress · Apr 2, 2009

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

On Apr 2, 2009, the House voted 169–256 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1256). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 12–238, Republicans 157–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
Failed
Yes
169
No
256
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 238 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control 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, “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco…: House Vote, Apr 2, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-185/family-smoking-prevention-and-tobacco-control-act (accessed 2026-10-17).