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House roll call 635 · 109th Congress · Dec 15, 2005

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that those who celebrate Christmas believe that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected

On Dec 15, 2005, the House voted 401–22 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 579). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–0, Democrats 172–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
401
No
22
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 15, 2005

By party

  • Republicans228 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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