Water Resources Development Act

On Apr 29, 1999, the House voted 418–5 on “On Passage” (HR 1480). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–5, Democrats 205–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: Passed
Yes: 418
No: 5
Did not vote: 17
Date: Apr 29, 1999

By party

Republicans212 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats205 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
John E. Sununu R-NH voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Water Resources Development Act: House Vote, Apr 29, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-103/water-resources-development-act (accessed 2026-10-13).