Expressing the Sense of Congress Regarding North Korea Refugees who are Detained in China and Returned to North Korea Where they Face Torture, Imprisonment, and

On Jun 11, 2002, the House voted 406–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 213). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–0, Democrats 197–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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: 0
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 11, 2002

By party

Republicans207 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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