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House roll call 986 · 111th Congress · Dec 16, 2009

Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

On Dec 16, 2009, the House voted 403–12 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3714). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 246–0, Republicans 157–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
403
No
12
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 16, 2009

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3714: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press 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, “Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009: House Vote, Dec 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/111-H-986/daniel-pearl-freedom-of-the-press-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).