Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyriagongo volcano on January 17,

On Feb 26, 2002, the House voted 405–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended” (HCONRES 304). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–1, Democrats 193–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 405
No: 1
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 26, 2002

By party

Republicans210 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing sympathy to the people of the…: House Vote, Feb 26, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-546/expressing-sympathy-to-the-people-of-the-democratic-republic (accessed 2026-10-17).