On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 23, 2002, the House voted 197–216 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4775). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–214, Democrats 196–1, 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: Failed
Yes: 197
No: 216
Did not vote: 30
Date: May 23, 2002

By party

Republicans0 yes · 214 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barton Jennings Gordon D-TN voted no

The bill

H.R. 4775: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.

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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, May 23, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-707/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).