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House roll call 187 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2005

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

On May 18, 2005, the House voted 199–228 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1817). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–226, Democrats 197–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
199
No
228
Did not vote
13
Date
May 18, 2005

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 226 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 2 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “Department of Homeland Security…: House Vote, May 18, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-187/department-of-homeland-security-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year (accessed 2026-10-17).