Oklahoma City National Memorial Act

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 414–7 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (S 871). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–7, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 414
No: 7
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans215 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
James E. Rogan R-CA voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
David Martin Mcintosh R-IN voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

The bill

S. 871: A bill to establish the Oklahoma City National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System; to designate the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Oklahoma City National Memorial Act: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-417/oklahoma-city-national-memorial-act (accessed 2026-10-17).