To Improve access to physicians in medically underserved areas

On Jun 25, 2002, the House voted 407–7 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 4858). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 206–6, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 7
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 25, 2002

By party

Republicans206 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
Thomas G. Tancredo R-CO voted no
Clifford Bundy Stearns R-FL voted no
Michael Bilirakis R-FL voted no
John J. Duncan Jr. R-TN voted no
Jo Ann Davis R-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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