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House roll call 1158 · 109th Congress · Sep 27, 2006

Military Commissions Act

On Sep 27, 2006, the House voted 195–228 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 6166). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–223, Democrats 189–5, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
Failed
Yes
195
No
228
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 27, 2006

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 223 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 5 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “Military Commissions Act: House Vote, Sep 27, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-1158/military-commissions-act (accessed 2026-10-15).

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