Diplomatic Relations with Pacific Island Nations

On Sep 23, 1998, the House voted 414–1 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 505). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 196–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 414
No: 1
Did not vote: 29
Date: Sep 23, 1998

By party

Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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