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House roll call 1046 · 109th Congress · Jul 18, 2006

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage

On Jul 18, 2006, the House voted 236–187 on “On Passage” (HJRES 88). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 202–27, Democrats 34–159, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
236
No
187
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 18, 2006

By party

  • Republicans202 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 159 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.J.Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote, Jul 18, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-1046/proposing-an-amendment-to-the-constitution-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).