Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

On Jul 27, 2000, the House voted 416–2 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 4205). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–2, Democrats 206–0, Independents 2–0. 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: 416
No: 2
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 27, 2000

By party

Republicans208 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats206 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Marshall Thomas R-CA voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no

The bill

H.R. 4205: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

William Marshall Thomas R-CA
Mark Sanford R-SC

Voted present

Stephen Earle Buyer R-IN

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001: House Vote, Jul 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-1050/defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2001 (accessed 2026-10-16).