Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act

On May 8, 2002, the House voted 411–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments” (HR 3525). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 411
No: 0
Did not vote: 30
Date: May 8, 2002

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3525: To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Thomas G. Tancredo R-CO
Neil Abercrombie D-HI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry…: House Vote, May 8, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-637/enhanced-border-security-and-visa-entry-reform-act (accessed 2026-10-14).