H R 800 author(s): holt of new jersey to ehlers of michigan amendment question: on agreeing to the amendment education flexibility partnership act

On Mar 10, 1999, the House voted 204–218 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 800). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–216, Democrats 201–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 204
No: 218
Did not vote: 18
Date: Mar 10, 1999

By party

Republicans2 yes · 216 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Constance A. Morella R-MD voted yes
Sue W. Kelly R-NY voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Adam Smith D-WA voted no

The bill

H.R. 800: To provide for education flexibility partnerships.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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