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House roll call 539 · 111th Congress · Jul 15, 2009

To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands a

On Jul 15, 2009, the House voted 416–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 934). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 176–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
416
No
0
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 15, 2009

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To convey certain submerged lands to the…: House Vote, Jul 15, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-539/to-convey-certain-submerged-lands-to-the-commonwealth-of (accessed 2026-10-17).