Congress Votes

133 Representatives and 23 Senators

Vote Against War with Iraq

October 11, 2002

Is this a time to despair or to consider our accomplishments? Thousands of New Way members, tens of thousands of Americans across the US, took the time to flood Congress with tens of thousands of phone calls. When Representatives Dennis Kucinich and Barbara Lee first took the leadership in opposition to the bill, only a handful of representatives stood with them. In a compressed time frame, their cause, our cause, won support from 133 Representatives and 23 Senators. This reflects the strength of the peace movement in our country.

HOUSE VOTE

A majority of Democrats voted against the bill: Y: 81   N: 126

Six Republicans voted against the bill:               Y: 215 N:      6

The only Independent voted against the bill:     Y:    0   N:     1

                                                                      Tally:    Y: 296 N: 133

Click here to see the House roll call vote on C-Span's website.

SENATE VOTE

Twenty-One Democrats voted against the bill: Y: 29   N:    21

One Republican voted against the bill:               Y: 48   N:      1

The only Independent voted against the bill:     Y:   0   N:     1

                                                                      Tally:    Y: 77   N:    23

Click here to see the Senate roll call vote on C-Span's website.

Click here for C-Span's analysis.

If your representative or senator voted against the bill, it is very important that you take the trouble to show your support and thank her or him.

In particular, please thank Senator Byrd (WV) for his strong stance against granting too much power to the executive:

202-224-3954 (if busy, call his WV office:) 340-342-5855