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House roll call 1168 · 109th Congress · Sep 28, 2006

Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Act

On Sep 28, 2006, the House voted 281–140 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 4954). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 85–140, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
281
No
140
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 28, 2006

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 140 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 4954: SAFE Port Act

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, “Security and Accountability for Every Port…: House Vote, Sep 28, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-1168/security-and-accountability-for-every-port-safe-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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