On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Jul 18, 2002, the House voted 206–213 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5121). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–211, Democrats 200–1, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: Failed
Yes: 206
No: 213
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 18, 2002

By party

Republicans5 yes · 211 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Clifford Bundy Stearns R-FL voted yes
William Oliver Lipinski D-IL voted no
John M. Shimkus R-IL voted yes
John J. Duncan Jr. R-TN voted yes
Zachary Paul Wamp R-TN voted yes
Van Hilleary R-TN voted yes

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, Jul 18, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-826/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).