Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 420–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 643). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–0, Democrats 195–0, 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: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans224 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 643: To designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at the corner of Superior and Huron Roads, in Cleveland, Ohio, as the Carl B. Stokes United States Courthouse.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-415/carl-b-stokes-u-s-courthouse (accessed 2026-10-14).