Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa

On May 20, 1997, the House voted 415–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (SCONRES 26). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–0, Democrats 197–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 415
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: May 20, 1997

By party

Republicans218 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

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, “Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the…: House Vote, May 20, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-140/permitting-the-use-of-the-rotunda-of-the-capitol (accessed 2026-10-17).