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House roll call 649 · 109th Congress · Dec 16, 2005

Recognizing the importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq

On Dec 16, 2005, the House voted 408–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 534). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–1, Democrats 194–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
408
No
1
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Recognizing the importance and credibility…: House Vote, Dec 16, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-649/recognizing-the-importance-and-credibility-of-an-independent-iraqi (accessed 2026-10-17).

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