Howard T. Markey National Courts Building

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 420–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 824). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 198–0, 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: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 824: To redesignate the Federal building located at 717 Madison Place, NW., in the District of Columbia, as the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Howard T. Markey National Courts Building: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-416/howard-t-markey-national-courts-building (accessed 2026-10-17).