WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pacific Northwest lawmakers were split down the middle Monday as the House rejected a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system.

Eight lawmakers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho voted in favor of the bailout, and eight voted against it.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., said the bill debated Monday was better than a proposal last week from the Bush administration. The bill does more to protect the taxpayer, ensure Wall Street executives are held accountable and increase oversight, she said.

Still, McMorris Rodgers said she voted no, because, on principle, she is not convinced it is the right approach. Committing $700 billion tax dollars requires a longer, more thoughtful debate, she said.

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said the bill would have ensured that taxpayers get a fair return on their investment.

Here's how Northwest lawmakers voted on the failed $700 billion financial bailout bill: 

Washington 

Yes votes:

Rep. Brian Baird (D) - Yes

Rep. Norm Dicks (D) - Yes

Rep. Jim McDermott (D) - Yes

Rep. Rick Larsen (D) - Yes

Rep. Adam Smith (D) - Yes 

No votes:

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) - No

Rep. Jay Inslee (D) - No

Rep. Doc Hastings (R) - No

Rep. Dave Reichert (R) - No

Oregon

Yes votes:

Rep. Greg Walden (R) - Yes

Rep. Darlene Hooley (D) - Yes 

No votes:

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D) - No

Rep. David Wu (D) - No

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D) - No 

Idaho

Rep. Bill Sali (R) - No

Rep. Mike Simpson (R) - Yes