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House roll call 253 · 111th Congress · May 13, 2009

To improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes

On May 13, 2009, the House voted 409–11 on “Authorizing Conferees to Close Meetings” (S 454). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 234–10, Republicans 175–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
409
No
11
Did not vote
34
Date
May 13, 2009

By party

  • Republicans175 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 10 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009

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, “To improve the organization and procedures…: House Vote, May 13, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-253/to-improve-the-organization-and-procedures-of-the-department (accessed 2026-10-17).