Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Extension

On Feb 28, 2001, the House voted 408–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 256). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 205–2, Democrats 201–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

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: 408
No: 2
Did not vote: 33
Date: Feb 28, 2001

By party

Republicans205 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dana Rohrabacher R-CA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 256: To extend for 11 additional months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Dana Rohrabacher R-CA
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Extension: House Vote, Feb 28, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-16/family-farmer-bankruptcy-relief-extension (accessed 2026-10-17).