Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4737; Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act

On May 15, 2002, the House voted 213–204 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 422). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 0–203, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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: 213
No: 204
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 15, 2002

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 203 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, May 15, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-671/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-4737-personal (accessed 2026-10-17).