Congratulate Nicaragua on Elections

On Mar 5, 1997, the House voted 417–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 18). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–0, Democrats 198–0, 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: 417
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Mar 5, 1997

By party

Republicans218 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Congratulate Nicaragua on Elections: House Vote, Mar 5, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-29/congratulate-nicaragua-on-elections (accessed 2026-10-15).