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House roll call 742 · 111th Congress · Sep 30, 2009

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act

On Sep 30, 2009, the House voted 338–78 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1771). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 243–1, Republicans 95–77. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 78 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
338
No
78
Did not vote
38
Date
Sep 30, 2009

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 77 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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