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House roll call 873 · 107th Congress · Jul 26, 2002

Homeland Security Act

On Jul 26, 2002, the House voted 295–132 on “On Passage” (HR 5005). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–10, Democrats 88–120, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
295
No
132
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 26, 2002

By party

  • Republicans207 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 120 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

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, “Homeland Security Act: House Vote, Jul 26, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-873/homeland-security-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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