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House roll call 855 · 109th Congress · May 23, 2006

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 23, 2006, the House voted 135–281 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5384). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 78–146, Democrats 57–134, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 135 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
135
No
281
Did not vote
24
Date
May 23, 2006

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 146 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 134 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 55 more.

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 23, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-855/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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