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House roll call 297 · 110th Congress · May 3, 2007

To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes.

On May 3, 2007, the House voted 189–227 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1592). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 9–216, Republicans 180–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
189
No
227
Did not vote
37
Date
May 3, 2007

By party

  • Republicans180 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 216 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1592: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007

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, “To provide Federal assistance to States…: House Vote, May 3, 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-H-297/to-provide-federal-assistance-to-states-local-jurisdictions-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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