Expressing grave concern regarding armed conflict in the North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation.

On Nov 16, 1999, the House voted 407–4 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 206). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 205–3, Democrats 201–1, 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: 407
No: 4
Did not vote: 29
Date: Nov 16, 1999

By party

Republicans205 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Brad Sherman D-CA voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Danny Lee Burton R-IN 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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