Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

On May 17, 2000, the House voted 200–215 on “On Motion that the Committee Rise” (HR 4205). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–212, Democrats 199–2, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 200
No: 215
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 17, 2000

By party

Republicans0 yes · 212 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Matthew G. Martínez D-CA voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted no

The bill

H.R. 4205: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001: House Vote, May 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-800/defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2001 (accessed 2026-10-16).