Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1999

On May 11, 1999, the House voted 417–3 on “On Motion to Suspend Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1550). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–3, Democrats 204–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 417
No: 3
Did not vote: 20
Date: May 11, 1999

By party

Republicans212 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 1550: To authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration for fiscal years 2000 and 2001, and for other purposes.

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, “Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1999: House Vote, May 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-120/fire-administration-authorization-act-of-1999 (accessed 2026-10-17).