Celebration of the End of Slavery

On Jun 17, 1997, the House voted 419–0 on “Supend the rules and pass” (HJRES 56). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 199–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 419
No: 0
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jun 17, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 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, “Celebration of the End of Slavery: House Vote, Jun 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-205/celebration-of-the-end-of-slavery (accessed 2026-10-17).