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House roll call 797 · 109th Congress · May 9, 2006

Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act

On May 9, 2006, the House voted 408–3 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 5037). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 185–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Passed
Yes
408
No
3
Did not vote
29
Date
May 9, 2006

By party

  • Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes 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, “Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act: House Vote, May 9, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-797/respect-for-americas-fallen-heroes-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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