Children’s Health Act of 2000

On May 9, 2000, the House voted 419–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 4365). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–2, Democrats 207–0, 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: 419
No: 2
Did not vote: 19
Date: May 9, 2000

By party

Republicans210 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 4365: To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to children's health.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Mark Sanford R-SC
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Children’s Health Act of 2000: House Vote, May 9, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-760/childrens-health-act-of-2000 (accessed 2026-10-17).