Veterans Opportunities Act

On Mar 27, 2001, the House voted 417–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 801). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–0, Democrats 201–0, 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: 417
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Mar 27, 2001

By party

Republicans214 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 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. 801: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve programs of educational assistance, to expand programs of transition assistance and outreach to departing servicemembers, veterans, and dependents, to increase burial benefits, to provide for family coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Veterans Opportunities Act: House Vote, Mar 27, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-62/veterans-opportunities-act (accessed 2026-10-13).