Homeland Security Act of 2002
Official title: “To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 90 to 9 on November 19, 2002, with 1 senator who did not vote.
The House passed it without objection on November 22, 2002. No individual votes are recorded.
It became law on November 25, 2002.
The question on the official record: Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5005”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate Republicans | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 41 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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