50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On Sep 14, 1998, the House voted 370–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 185). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 204–2, Democrats 165–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 370
No: 2
Did not vote: 72
Date: Sep 14, 1998

By party

Republicans204 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats165 yes · 0 no · 47 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “50th Anniversary of the Signing of the…: House Vote, Sep 14, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1049/50th-anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-universal-declaration (accessed 2026-10-17).