Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999

On Sep 28, 1999, the House voted 424–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HRES 297). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 207–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 424
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 28, 1999

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing sympathy for the victims of the…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-453/expressing-sympathy-for-the-victims-of-the-devastating-earthquake (accessed 2026-10-17).