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

On May 15, 2002, the House voted 214–205 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 422). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–1, Democrats 0–203, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 214
No: 205
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 15, 2002

By party

Republicans213 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 203 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Constance A. Morella R-MD voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Paul D. Ryan R-WI

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-672/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-4737-personal (accessed 2026-10-17).