To confer Honorary Citizenship of the United States on Mother Teresa

On Sep 17, 1996, the House voted 405–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HJRES 191). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 185–0, 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: 405
No: 0
Did not vote: 40
Date: Sep 17, 1996

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 0 no · 23 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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