Department of Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003

On Jul 25, 2002, the House voted 420–3 on “On Closing Portions of the Conference” (HR 4546). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–0, Democrats 204–3, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 420
No: 3
Did not vote: 20
Date: Jul 25, 2002

By party

Republicans214 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA voted no
Earl Blumenauer D-OR voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 4546: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

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, “Department of Defense Authorization Act for…: House Vote, Jul 25, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-856/department-of-defense-authorization-act-for-fy-2003 (accessed 2026-10-17).