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House roll call 684 · 109th Congress · Feb 28, 2006

To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress, collectively, to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, whi

On Feb 28, 2006, the House voted 400–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1259). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–0, Democrats 184–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
400
No
0
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 28, 2006

By party

  • Republicans215 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats184 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1259: To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To authorize the President to award a gold…: House Vote, Feb 28, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-684/to-authorize-the-president-to-award-a-gold-medal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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