Urging the Congress and the President to Fully Fund the Federal Government’s Obligation Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

On May 4, 1999, the House voted 413–2 on “On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 84). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–1, Democrats 203–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 413
No: 2
Did not vote: 24
Date: May 4, 1999

By party

Republicans209 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats203 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
David Ross Obey D-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX
David Ross Obey D-WI

Voted present

Major Robert Odell Owens D-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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