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House roll call 659 · 109th Congress · Dec 16, 2005

Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act

On Dec 16, 2005, the House voted 239–182 on “On Passage” (HR 4437). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 203–17, Democrats 36–164, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
239
No
182
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 16, 2005

By party

  • Republicans203 yes · 17 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 164 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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, “Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and…: House Vote, Dec 16, 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-659/border-protection-antiterrorism-and-illegal-immigration-control-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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