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House roll call 1556 · 112th Congress · Nov 30, 2012

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program,

On Nov 30, 2012, the House voted 245–139 on “On Passage” (HR 6429). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–5, Democrats 27–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
245
No
139
Did not vote
61
Date
Nov 30, 2012

By party

  • Republicans218 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 134 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6429: STEM Jobs Act of 2012

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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