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House roll call 483 · 111th Congress · Jul 8, 2009

Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act

On Jul 8, 2009, the House voted 246–181 on “Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair” (HR 2965). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 244–6, Republicans 2–175. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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
246
No
181
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 8, 2009

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 175 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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