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House roll call 648 · 109th Congress · Dec 16, 2005

Providing that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes

On Dec 16, 2005, the House voted 397–17 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 575). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–1, Democrats 179–16, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
397
No
17
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans217 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “Providing that Hamas and other terrorist…: House Vote, Dec 16, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-648/providing-that-hamas-and-other-terrorist-organizations-should-not (accessed 2026-10-17).

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