Declaring a State of War Between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

On Apr 28, 1999, the House voted 2–427 on “On Passage” (HJRES 44). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–219, Democrats 1–207, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Failed
Yes: 2
No: 427
Did not vote: 11
Date: Apr 28, 1999

By party

Republicans1 yes · 219 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 207 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Joe Linus Barton R-TX voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS
Joe Linus Barton R-TX

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Declaring a State of War Between the United…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-101/declaring-a-state-of-war-between-the-united-states (accessed 2026-10-17).