10th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Disaster

On May 21, 1996, the House voted 404–0 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 167). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 182–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 404
No: 0
Did not vote: 41
Date: May 21, 1996

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats182 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “10th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Disaster: House Vote, May 21, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1049/10th-anniversary-of-the-chornobyl-disaster (accessed 2026-10-17).