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House roll call 852 · 111th Congress · Nov 4, 2009

Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka’s Tamil internally displ

On Nov 4, 2009, the House voted 421–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 711). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 249–0, Republicans 172–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
421
No
1
Did not vote
32
Date
Nov 4, 2009

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 0 no · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “Calling on the United States Government and…: House Vote, Nov 4, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-852/calling-on-the-united-states-government-and-the-international (accessed 2026-10-17).