National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act

On Jun 9, 1998, the House voted 415–2 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1635). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–2, Democrats 197–0, 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: Jun 9, 1998

By party

Republicans217 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 1635: To establish within the United States National Park Service the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Mark Sanford R-SC
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “National Underground Railroad Network to…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-842/national-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom-act (accessed 2026-10-17).