Pope John Paul II Congressional Gold Medal Act

On May 23, 2000, the House voted 416–1 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3544). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–1, Democrats 199–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 416
No: 1
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 23, 2000

By party

Republicans215 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 3544: To authorize a gold medal to be awarded on behalf of the Congress to Pope John Paul II in recognition of his many and enduring contributions to peace and religious understanding, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Pope John Paul II Congressional Gold Medal Act: House Vote, May 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-827/pope-john-paul-ii-congressional-gold-medal-act (accessed 2026-10-17).