Calling on the Government of Cuba to Extradite to the U.S. convicted felon Joanne Chesimard

On Sep 14, 1998, the House voted 371–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HCONRES 254). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 205–0, Democrats 165–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 371
No: 0
Did not vote: 73
Date: Sep 14, 1998

By party

Republicans205 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats165 yes · 0 no · 47 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, “Calling on the Government of Cuba to…: House Vote, Sep 14, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1048/calling-on-the-government-of-cuba-to-extradite-to (accessed 2026-10-17).