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House roll call 570 · 109th Congress · Nov 7, 2005

Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act

On Nov 7, 2005, the House voted 319–34 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1973). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 170–34, Democrats 148–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
319
No
34
Did not vote
87
Date
Nov 7, 2005

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 34 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 0 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1973: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005

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, “Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act: House Vote, Nov 7, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-570/senator-paul-simon-water-for-the-poor-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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