Relating to the Importance of Japanese-American Relations

On Jul 20, 1998, the House voted 391–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 392). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–2, Democrats 177–0, 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: 391
No: 2
Did not vote: 51
Date: Jul 20, 1998

By party

Republicans213 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats177 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Joel M. Hefley R-CO
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Relating to the Importance of…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-925/relating-to-the-importance-of-japanese-american-relations (accessed 2026-10-17).