Expressing the strong support of the Congress for the recently concluded elections in the Republic of India

On Nov 16, 1999, the House voted 396–4 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 211). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 200–2, Democrats 195–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 396
No: 4
Did not vote: 40
Date: Nov 16, 1999

By party

Republicans200 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Edward John Markey D-MA voted no
David Edward Bonior D-MI voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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