Radio Free Afghanistan Act

On Feb 12, 2002, the House voted 421–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment” (HR 2998). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–2, Democrats 207–0, 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: 421
No: 2
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 12, 2002

By party

Republicans212 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Michael Allen (Mac) Collins R-GA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 2998: To authorize the establishment of Radio Free Afghanistan.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Michael Allen (Mac) Collins R-GA
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Radio Free Afghanistan Act: House Vote, Feb 12, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-521/radio-free-afghanistan-act (accessed 2026-10-14).