Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relation

On Oct 8, 2002, the House voted 408–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 549). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–0, Democrats 198–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 408
No: 1
Did not vote: 33
Date: Oct 8, 2002

By party

Republicans209 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA

Voted present

Major Robert Odell Owens D-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing appreciation for the Prime…: House Vote, Oct 8, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-953/expressing-appreciation-for-the-prime-minister-of-great-britain (accessed 2026-10-17).