Dam Safety and Security Act

On Sep 5, 2002, the House voted 401–2 on “On Passage” (HR 4727). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–2, Democrats 193–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 401
No: 2
Did not vote: 40
Date: Sep 5, 2002

By party

Republicans207 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 4727: To reauthorize the national dam safety program, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Jeff Flake R-AZ
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Dam Safety and Security Act: House Vote, Sep 5, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-879/dam-safety-and-security-act (accessed 2026-10-14).