Encourage U.S. Participation in EXPO 2000

On Nov 9, 1997, the House voted 415–2 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HCONRES 139). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–1, Democrats 200–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members 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: 415
No: 2
Did not vote: 27
Date: Nov 9, 1997

By party

Republicans214 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Bob Barr R-GA voted no
Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Bob Barr R-GA
Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Encourage U.S. Participation in EXPO 2000: House Vote, Nov 9, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-619/encourage-u-s-participation-in-expo-2000 (accessed 2026-10-17).