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House roll call 818 · 109th Congress · May 17, 2006

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 17, 2006, the House voted 197–228 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4200). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 29–200, Democrats 167–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
197
No
228
Did not vote
15
Date
May 17, 2006

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 200 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats167 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4200: Forest Emergency Recovery and Research 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 17, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-818/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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