Expressing the Sense of the Congress that Public Schools May Display the Words “God Bless America” as an Expression of Support for the Nation

On Oct 16, 2001, the House voted 404–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 248). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–0, Democrats 194–0, 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: 404
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Oct 16, 2001

By party

Republicans208 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 9 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing the Sense of the Congress that…: House Vote, Oct 16, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-383/expressing-the-sense-of-the-congress-that-public-schools (accessed 2026-10-17).