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House roll call 139 · 109th Congress · Apr 27, 2005

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights

On Apr 27, 2005, the House voted 188–222 on “On Motion to Recommit” (HRES 22). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–212, Democrats 187–10, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
188
No
222
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 27, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 212 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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