Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act

On Mar 23, 1999, the House voted 428–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 70). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 208–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 428
No: 2
Did not vote: 10
Date: Mar 23, 1999

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats208 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Victor F. Snyder D-AR voted no
Bob Filner D-CA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Victor F. Snyder D-AR
Bob Filner D-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Arlington National Cemetery Burial…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-60/arlington-national-cemetery-burial-eligibility-act (accessed 2026-10-17).