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House roll call 793 · 109th Congress · May 4, 2006

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 4, 2006, the House voted 195–230 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4954). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–228, Democrats 193–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
Failed
Yes
195
No
230
Did not vote
15
Date
May 4, 2006

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 228 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4954: SAFE Port Act

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, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, May 4, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-793/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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