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House roll call 839 · 108th Congress · May 12, 2004

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004

On May 12, 2004, the House voted 193–231 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4280). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–219, Democrats 189–12, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 15 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
193
No
231
Did not vote
16
Date
May 12, 2004

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 219 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 12 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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