Hope for Children Act

On May 17, 2001, the House voted 420–0 on “On Passage” (HR 622). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–0, Democrats 205–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result: Passed
Yes: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 17, 2001

By party

Republicans213 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats205 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents2 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, “Hope for Children Act: House Vote, May 17, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-123/hope-for-children-act (accessed 2026-10-14).