Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that improving men’s health through fitness and the reduction of obesity should be a priority.

On Jun 11, 2002, the House voted 400–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 438). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 204–2, Democrats 194–0, 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: 400
No: 2
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jun 11, 2002

By party

Republicans204 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Jeff Flake R-AZ
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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