Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Freedom Day

On Nov 9, 1999, the House voted 417–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 223). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–0, Democrats 201–0, 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: 417
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Nov 9, 1999

By party

Republicans215 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 12 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 the sense of the Congress…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-578/expressing-the-sense-of-the-congress-regarding-freedom-day (accessed 2026-10-17).