Expressing the sense of the House that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the ev

On Oct 2, 2002, the House voted 414–0 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 559). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 201–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 414
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Oct 2, 2002

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing the sense of the House that each…: House Vote, Oct 2, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-937/expressing-the-sense-of-the-house-that-each-state (accessed 2026-10-17).