Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act

On Sep 13, 1999, the House voted 396–6 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 658). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 197–6, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 396
No: 6
Did not vote: 38
Date: Sep 13, 1999

By party

Republicans197 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 15 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
Howard Coble R-NC voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 658: To establish the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in the State of New York as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

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, “Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: House Vote, Sep 13, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-404/thomas-cole-national-historic-site-act (accessed 2026-10-17).