Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol to Receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew

On Sep 16, 1997, the House voted 421–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HCONRES 134). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–0, Democrats 196–0, 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: 421
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 16, 1997

By party

Republicans224 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 16 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, “Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol to Receive…: House Vote, Sep 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-390/use-of-the-rotunda-of-the-capitol-to-receive (accessed 2026-10-17).