21st Century Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act

On Jun 19, 2001, the House voted 416–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 1291). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 203–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 416
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jun 19, 2001

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats203 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1291: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational benefits for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Bob Filner D-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “21st Century Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement…: House Vote, Jun 19, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-165/21st-century-montgomery-gi-bill-enhancement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).