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House roll call 524 · 109th Congress · Oct 18, 2005

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005

On Oct 18, 2005, the House voted 415–9 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1409). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–9, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
415
No
9
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 18, 2005

By party

  • Republicans219 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1409: Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries 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, “Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable…: House Vote, Oct 18, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-524/assistance-for-orphans-and-other-vulnerable-children-in-developing (accessed 2026-10-17).