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House roll call 644 · 108th Congress · Nov 20, 2003

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003

On Nov 20, 2003, the House voted 415–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 286). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 196–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
415
No
1
Did not vote
24
Date
Nov 20, 2003

By party

  • Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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