Adopting rules for the One Hundred Sixth Congress

On Jan 6, 1999, the House voted 216–207 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 5). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 0–206, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 216
No: 207
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jan 6, 1999

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 206 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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