Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2000

On Jul 27, 1999, the House voted 420–8 on “On Passage” (HR 2605). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–6, Democrats 204–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 420
No: 8
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 27, 1999

By party

Republicans215 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Heather Wilson R-NM voted no
James A. Gibbons R-NV voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Adam Smith D-WA voted no

The bill

H.R. 2605: Making appropriations for energy and water development 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2000: House Vote, Jul 27, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-340/energy-and-water-appropriations-act-2000 (accessed 2026-10-16).