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House roll call 729 · 108th Congress · Mar 11, 2004

Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004

On Mar 11, 2004, the House voted 391–22 on “On Passage” (HR 3717). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 172–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 members 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
391
No
22
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 11, 2004

By party

  • Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 21 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3717: Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004

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, “Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004: House Vote, Mar 11, 2004,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-H-729/broadcast-decency-enforcement-act-of-2004 (accessed 2026-10-17).