Tornado Shelters Act

On Mar 22, 2001, the House voted 401–6 on “On Passage” (HR 247). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 200–6, Democrats 199–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 401
No: 6
Did not vote: 36
Date: Mar 22, 2001

By party

Republicans200 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Robert Lee Stump R-AZ voted no
John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
Michael Allen (Mac) Collins R-GA voted no
John J. Duncan Jr. R-TN voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Tornado Shelters Act: House Vote, Mar 22, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-60/tornado-shelters-act (accessed 2026-10-13).