Pipeline Infrastructure Protection to Enhance Security and Safety Act

On Jul 23, 2002, the House voted 423–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3609). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–3, Democrats 204–1, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 423
No: 4
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jul 23, 2002

By party

Republicans217 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Maxine Waters D-CA voted no
Jefferson B. (Jeff) Miller R-FL voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3609: To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines.

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, “Pipeline Infrastructure Protection to…: House Vote, Jul 23, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-840/pipeline-infrastructure-protection-to-enhance-security-and-safety-act (accessed 2026-10-17).