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House roll call 531 · 109th Congress · Oct 19, 2005

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Oct 19, 2005, the House voted 177–247 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 554). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–221, Democrats 171–26, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
177
No
247
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 19, 2005

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 221 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption 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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, Oct 19, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-531/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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