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House roll call 95 · 109th Congress · Apr 12, 2005

To establish the “Twenty-First Century Water Commission” to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs

On Apr 12, 2005, the House voted 402–22 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 135). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 204–22, Democrats 197–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
402
No
22
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 12, 2005

By party

  • Republicans204 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 6 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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