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House roll call 837 · 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 273–152 on “On Passage” (HR 4279). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–0, Democrats 50–151, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
273
No
152
Did not vote
15
Date
May 12, 2004

By party

  • Republicans223 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 151 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: House Vote, May 12, 2004,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-H-837/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).