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House roll call 291 · 109th Congress · Jun 21, 2005

Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for unde

On Jun 21, 2005, the House voted 425–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 160). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–0, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
425
No
0
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 21, 2005

By party

  • Republicans224 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Recognizing the historical significance of…: House Vote, Jun 21, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-291/recognizing-the-historical-significance-of-juneteenth-independence-day (accessed 2026-10-17).