Memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryl

On Oct 2, 2001, the House voted 420–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HJRES 42). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–0, Democrats 205–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result: Passed
Yes: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Oct 2, 2001

By party

Republicans213 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats205 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Memorializing fallen firefighters by…: House Vote, Oct 2, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-358/memorializing-fallen-firefighters-by-lowering-the-american-flag-to (accessed 2026-10-17).