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House roll call 59 · 106th Congress · Mar 23, 1999

Affirming the Congress’ Opposition to All Forms of Racism and Bigotry

On Mar 23, 1999, the House voted 254–152 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 121). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 218–1, Democrats 36–150, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
Failed
Yes
254
No
152
Did not vote
10
Date
Mar 23, 1999

By party

  • Republicans218 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 150 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Affirming the Congress’ Opposition to All…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-59/affirming-the-congress-opposition-to-all-forms-of-racism (accessed 2026-10-17).

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