Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act

On Oct 9, 2002, the House voted 412–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 5557). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–0, Democrats 203–0, 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: 412
No: 0
Did not vote: 31
Date: Oct 9, 2002

By party

Republicans208 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats203 yes · 0 no · 10 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, “Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: House Vote, Oct 9, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-957/armed-forces-tax-fairness-act (accessed 2026-10-14).