Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice Made by Johnny Michael Spann, the first American Killed in Combat During the War Against Terrorism

On Dec 11, 2001, the House voted 401–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 281). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 202–0, Democrats 197–0, 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: 401
No: 0
Did not vote: 42
Date: Dec 11, 2001

By party

Republicans202 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 16 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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