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House roll call 54 · 108th Congress · Mar 12, 2003

Sense of Congress with respect to improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire at a nightclub in Rhode Island

On Mar 12, 2003, the House voted 422–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 85). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–0, Democrats 199–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
422
No
0
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 12, 2003

By party

  • Republicans222 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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, “Sense of Congress with respect to improved…: House Vote, Mar 12, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-H-54/sense-of-congress-with-respect-to-improved-fire-safety (accessed 2026-10-17).

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