Concern Over Coup in Sierra Leone

On Jul 22, 1997, the House voted 418–1 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 99). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–1, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 418
No: 1
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 22, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

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

Voted present

Bob Barr R-GA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Concern Over Coup in Sierra Leone: House Vote, Jul 22, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-295/concern-over-coup-in-sierra-leone (accessed 2026-10-16).