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House roll call 101 · 109th Congress · Apr 13, 2005

Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act

On Apr 13, 2005, the House voted 272–162 on “On Passage” (HR 8). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 230–1, Democrats 42–160, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
272
No
162
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 13, 2005

By party

  • Republicans230 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 160 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005

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, “Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act: House Vote, Apr 13, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-101/death-tax-repeal-permanency-act (accessed 2026-10-15).

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