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House roll call 209 · 111th Congress · Apr 28, 2009

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good spo

On Apr 28, 2009, the House voted 422–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 1243). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 247–0, Republicans 175–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
422
No
1
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 28, 2009

By party

  • Republicans175 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1243: To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the award of a gold medal on…: House Vote, Apr 28, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-209/to-provide-for-the-award-of-a-gold-medal (accessed 2026-10-17).