Veterans Benefits Act

On Jul 31, 2001, the House voted 422–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 2540). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–0, Democrats 202–0, 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: 422
No: 0
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 31, 2001

By party

Republicans218 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 11 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. 2540: To amend title 38, United States Code, to make various improvements to veterans benefits programs under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Veterans Benefits Act: House Vote, Jul 31, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-299/veterans-benefits-act (accessed 2026-10-14).