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House roll call 447 · 109th Congress · Jul 28, 2005

To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health c

On Jul 28, 2005, the House voted 193–234 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 5). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–227, Democrats 192–7, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
193
No
234
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 28, 2005

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 227 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats192 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To improve patient access to health care…: House Vote, Jul 28, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-447/to-improve-patient-access-to-health-care-services-and (accessed 2026-10-17).