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House roll call 34 · 109th Congress · Feb 16, 2005

Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act

On Feb 16, 2005, the House voted 389–38 on “On Passage” (HR 310). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–1, Democrats 161–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
389
No
38
Did not vote
13
Date
Feb 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans228 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 36 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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, “Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act: House Vote, Feb 16, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-34/broadcast-decency-enforcement-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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