Condemning the Murder of Human Rights Lawyer Rosemary Nelson and Calling for the Protection of Defense Attorneys in Northern Ireland

On Apr 20, 1999, the House voted 421–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HRES 128). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–2, Democrats 209–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 421
No: 2
Did not vote: 17
Date: Apr 20, 1999

By party

Republicans211 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats209 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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