Expressing Sympathy for the Victims of the Devastating Earthquake that Struck India

On Jan 31, 2001, the House voted 406–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 15). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–1, Democrats 196–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 406
No: 1
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jan 31, 2001

By party

Republicans208 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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