Homeland Security Act

On Nov 13, 2002, the House voted 203–215 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 5710). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–215, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 203
No: 215
Did not vote: 25
Date: Nov 13, 2002

By party

Republicans2 yes · 215 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Christopher Henry Smith R-NJ voted yes
Vito John Fossella R-NY voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Homeland Security Act: House Vote, Nov 13, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-982/homeland-security-act (accessed 2026-10-13).