Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act

On Dec 12, 2001, the House voted 418–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 3448). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–2, Democrats 204–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

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: 418
No: 2
Did not vote: 23
Date: Dec 12, 2001

By party

Republicans212 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard William Pombo R-CA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3448: To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Richard William Pombo R-CA
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Public Health Security and Bioterrorism…: House Vote, Dec 12, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-488/public-health-security-and-bioterrorism-response-act (accessed 2026-10-17).