State Flexibility Clarification Act

On Nov 16, 1999, the House voted 401–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3257). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 202–0, Democrats 198–0, 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: 401
No: 0
Did not vote: 39
Date: Nov 16, 1999

By party

Republicans202 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 15 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.

The bill

H.R. 3257: To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to assist the Congressional Budget Office with the scoring of State and local mandates.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “State Flexibility Clarification Act: House Vote, Nov 16, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-585/state-flexibility-clarification-act (accessed 2026-10-13).