Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Authorization

On May 9, 2000, the House voted 421–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3293). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 207–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 421
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: May 9, 2000

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3293: To amend the law that authorized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to authorize the placement within the site of the memorial of a plaque to honor those Vietnam veterans who died after their service in the Vietnam war, but as a direct result of that service.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Authorization: House Vote, May 9, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-758/vietnam-veterans-memorial-authorization (accessed 2026-10-14).