On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Jul 26, 2002, the House voted 214–215 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5005). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–213, Democrats 208–1, 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: 214
No: 215
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 26, 2002

By party

Republicans5 yes · 213 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats208 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Stephen (Steve) Horn R-CA voted yes
Timothy V. Johnson R-IL voted yes
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted yes
Benjamin Arthur Gilman R-NY voted yes
Wayne Curtis (Curt) Weldon R-PA voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 5005: To establish the Department of Homeland Security, 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, Jul 26, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-865/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).