Bioterrorism Response Act

On Feb 28, 2002, the House voted 412–0 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 3448). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–0, Democrats 197–0, 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: 412
No: 0
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 28, 2002

By party

Republicans213 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 16 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. 3448: To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Bioterrorism Response Act: House Vote, Feb 28, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-552/bioterrorism-response-act (accessed 2026-10-13).