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House roll call 981 · 107th Congress · Nov 13, 2002

Providing for consideration of H.R. 5710; to establish a Department of Homeland Security

On Nov 13, 2002, the House voted 237–177 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 600). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–1, Democrats 21–175, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
237
No
177
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 13, 2002

By party

  • Republicans216 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 175 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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