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House roll call 794 · 109th Congress · May 4, 2006

Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Act

On May 4, 2006, the House voted 202–222 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4954). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 6–222, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
202
No
222
Did not vote
16
Date
May 4, 2006

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 222 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 0 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, “Security and Accountability for Every Port…: House Vote, May 4, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-794/security-and-accountability-for-every-port-safe-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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