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House roll call 448 · 109th Congress · Jul 28, 2005

To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health c

On Jul 28, 2005, the House voted 230–194 on “On Passage” (HR 5). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–9, Democrats 14–184, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 23 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
230
No
194
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 28, 2005

By party

  • Republicans216 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 184 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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