Family Sponsor Immigration Act

On Jul 23, 2001, the House voted 379–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1892). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 199–0, Democrats 178–0, 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: 379
No: 0
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jul 23, 2001

By party

Republicans199 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats178 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 1892: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsor's classification petition should not be revoked.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Family Sponsor Immigration Act: House Vote, Jul 23, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-256/family-sponsor-immigration-act (accessed 2026-10-17).