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House roll call 591 · 109th Congress · Nov 16, 2005

To establish the United States Boxing Commission to protect the general welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing

On Nov 16, 2005, the House voted 190–233 on “On Passage” (HR 1065). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 43–183, Democrats 146–50, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
190
No
233
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 183 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 50 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

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, “To establish the United States Boxing…: House Vote, Nov 16, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-591/to-establish-the-united-states-boxing-commission-to-protect (accessed 2026-10-17).

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