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House roll call 985 · 111th Congress · Dec 16, 2009

To permit continued financing of Government operations

On Dec 16, 2009, the House voted 218–214 on “On Passage” (HR 4314). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 218–39, Republicans 0–175. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
218
No
214
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 175 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 39 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4314: To permit continued financing of Government operations.

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, “To permit continued financing of Government…: House Vote, Dec 16, 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-985/to-permit-continued-financing-of-government-operations (accessed 2026-10-17).