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House roll call 543 · 108th Congress · Oct 16, 2003

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, and Russia, can initially best contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgivenes

On Oct 16, 2003, the House voted 394–31 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended” (HRES 198). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 171–30, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
Passed
Yes
394
No
31
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 16, 2003

By party

  • Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 30 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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