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House roll call 35 · 109th Congress · Feb 17, 2005

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Feb 17, 2005, the House voted 178–247 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (S 5). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–228, Democrats 177–19, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 19 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
178
No
247
Did not vote
15
Date
Feb 17, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 228 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats177 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005

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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, Feb 17, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-35/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-15).