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House roll call 975 · 111th Congress · Dec 15, 2009

Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009

On Dec 15, 2009, the House voted 416–3 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 1472). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 249–0, Republicans 167–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
416
No
3
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 15, 2009

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009

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, “Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009: House Vote, Dec 15, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-975/human-rights-enforcement-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).