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House roll call 870 · 109th Congress · May 24, 2006

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On May 24, 2006, the House voted 164–258 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5427). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 15–211, Democrats 148–47, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
164
No
258
Did not vote
17
Date
May 24, 2006

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 47 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “On Agreeing to the Amendment: House Vote, May 24, 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/109-H-870/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-14).

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