Sense of the Congress Concerning the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight

On May 19, 1998, the House voted 402–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HRES 440). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–0, Democrats 191–0, 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: 402
No: 0
Did not vote: 42
Date: May 19, 1998

By party

Republicans210 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 21 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, “Sense of the Congress Concerning the…: House Vote, May 19, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-789/sense-of-the-congress-concerning-the-committee-on-government (accessed 2026-10-17).