Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act

On Jul 11, 2002, the House voted 413–3 on “On Passage” (HR 2486). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–3, Democrats 200–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members 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: 413
No: 3
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 11, 2002

By party

Republicans211 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Brian D. Kerns R-IN voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 2486: To authorize the National Weather Service to conduct research and development, training, and outreach activities relating to tropical cyclone inland forecasting improvement, 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, “Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System…: House Vote, Jul 11, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-800/inland-flood-forecasting-and-warning-system-act (accessed 2026-10-14).