Recognizing the Importance of African-American Music to Global Culture and Calling on the U.S. to Celebrate African-American Music

On Jun 6, 2000, the House voted 382–0 on “Supend the Rules and Agree, As Amended” (HRES 509). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 194–0, Democrats 186–0, 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: 382
No: 0
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jun 6, 2000

By party

Republicans194 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats186 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Recognizing the Importance of…: House Vote, Jun 6, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-841/recognizing-the-importance-of-african-american-music-to-global (accessed 2026-10-17).