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House roll call 242 · 111th Congress · May 12, 2009

Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House

On May 12, 2009, the House voted 215–182 on “On Motion to Table” (HRES 425). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 211–29, Republicans 4–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
215
No
182
Did not vote
42
Date
May 12, 2009

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 153 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 29 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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