Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments

On Sep 24, 2001, the House voted 383–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 717). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 194–0, Democrats 188–0, 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: 383
No: 0
Did not vote: 60
Date: Sep 24, 2001

By party

Republicans194 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats188 yes · 0 no · 25 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. 717: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and services with respect to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance…: House Vote, Sep 24, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-346/muscular-dystrophy-community-assistance-research-and-education-amendme (accessed 2026-10-17).