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House roll call 513 · 111th Congress · Jul 9, 2009

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of “In God we trust” in the Capitol Visitor Center

On Jul 9, 2009, the House voted 410–8 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 131). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 237–7, Republicans 173–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
410
No
8
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 9, 2009

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 7 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “Directing the Architect of the Capitol to…: House Vote, Jul 9, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-513/directing-the-architect-of-the-capitol-to-engrave-the (accessed 2026-10-17).