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House roll call 188 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2005

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

On May 18, 2005, the House voted 424–4 on “On Passage” (HR 1817). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 227–1, Democrats 196–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
Passed
Yes
424
No
4
Did not vote
12
Date
May 18, 2005

By party

  • Republicans227 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 3 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-188/department-of-homeland-security-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year (accessed 2026-10-17).