Family Farmer Bankruptcy Extension Act

On Apr 16, 2002, the House voted 407–3 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 4167). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–3, Democrats 198–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 407
No: 3
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 16, 2002

By party

Republicans207 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Dana Rohrabacher R-CA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 4167: To extend for 8 additional months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Family Farmer Bankruptcy Extension Act: House Vote, Apr 16, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-601/family-farmer-bankruptcy-extension-act (accessed 2026-10-17).