Legislative Branch Approriations Act for FY 2000

On Jun 10, 1999, the House voted 198–214 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1905). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–212, Democrats 197–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 198
No: 214
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 10, 1999

By party

Republicans0 yes · 212 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA voted no
Lloyd Alton Doggett II D-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 1905: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, 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, “Legislative Branch Approriations Act for FY…: House Vote, Jun 10, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-200/legislative-branch-approriations-act-for-fy-2000 (accessed 2026-10-15).