Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

On Nov 16, 1999, the House voted 412–1 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 169). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–1, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 412
No: 1
Did not vote: 27
Date: Nov 16, 1999

By party

Republicans209 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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