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House roll call 917 · 111th Congress · Dec 2, 2009

To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States

On Dec 2, 2009, the House voted 309–112 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 515). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 247–1, Republicans 62–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
309
No
112
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 2, 2009

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 111 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 1 no · 21 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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