Expressing the Sense of the Congress that the Therapeutic Technique Known as Rebirthing is a Dangerous and Harmful Practice and Should be Prohibited

On Sep 17, 2002, the House voted 397–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 435). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 202–0, Democrats 194–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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: 397
No: 0
Did not vote: 46
Date: Sep 17, 2002

By party

Republicans202 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing the Sense of the Congress that…: House Vote, Sep 17, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-894/expressing-the-sense-of-the-congress-that-the-therapeutic (accessed 2026-10-17).