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House roll call 809 · 111th Congress · Oct 22, 2009

Expressing support for Teen Read Week

On Oct 22, 2009, the House voted 405–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 836). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 242–0, Republicans 163–0. 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
405
No
0
Did not vote
49
Date
Oct 22, 2009

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 0 no · 27 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, “Expressing support for Teen Read Week: House Vote, Oct 22, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-809/expressing-support-for-teen-read-week (accessed 2026-10-16).