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House roll call 43 · 108th Congress · Mar 5, 2003

Social Security Protection Act

On Mar 5, 2003, the House voted 249–180 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 743). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 213–13, Democrats 36–166, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
249
No
180
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 5, 2003

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 166 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004

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, “Social Security Protection Act: House Vote, Mar 5, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-H-43/social-security-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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