Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act

On May 21, 2002, the House voted 406–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3833). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–1, Democrats 195–1, 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: 406
No: 2
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 21, 2002

By party

Republicans209 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Bob Filner D-CA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3833: To facilitate the creation of a new, second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain that will be a haven for material that promotes positive experiences for children and families using the Internet, provides a safe online environment for children, and helps to prevent children from being exposed to harmful material on the Internet, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Bob Filner D-CA
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act: House Vote, May 21, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-680/dot-kids-implementation-and-efficiency-act (accessed 2026-10-13).