Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act

On Oct 9, 2002, the House voted 404–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 5542). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 206–0, Democrats 197–0, 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: 404
No: 0
Did not vote: 39
Date: Oct 9, 2002

By party

Republicans206 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 16 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.

The bill

H.R. 5542: To consolidate all black lung benefit responsibility under a single official, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative…: House Vote, Oct 9, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-954/black-lung-consolidation-of-administrative-responsibility-act (accessed 2026-10-17).