Indian Tribal Economic Development and Contract Encouragement Act

On Feb 29, 2000, the House voted 406–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 613). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–1, Democrats 195–1, Independents 2–0. 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: 406
No: 2
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 29, 2000

By party

Republicans209 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Ted Strickland D-OH voted no

The bill

S. 613: A bill to encourage Indian economic development, to provide for the disclosure of Indian tribal sovereign immunity in contracts involving Indian tribes,and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID
Ted Strickland D-OH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Indian Tribal Economic Development and…: House Vote, Feb 29, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-634/indian-tribal-economic-development-and-contract-encouragement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).