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House roll call 296 · 111th Congress · Jun 3, 2009

To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes

On Jun 3, 2009, the House voted 240–179 on “On Passage” (HR 31). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 212–35, Republicans 28–144. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
240
No
179
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 3, 2009

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 144 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 35 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition 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, “To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee…: House Vote, Jun 3, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-296/to-provide-for-the-recognition-of-the-lumbee-tribe (accessed 2026-10-17).