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House roll call 836 · 108th Congress · May 12, 2004

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements

On May 12, 2004, the House voted 202–224 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4279). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–224, Democrats 201–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Result
Failed
Yes
202
No
224
Did not vote
14
Date
May 12, 2004

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 224 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: House Vote, May 12, 2004,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-H-836/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).