Designating the David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse

On Oct 29, 1997, the House voted 411–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1479). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 194–0, 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: 411
No: 0
Did not vote: 33
Date: Oct 29, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 18 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. 1479: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Northeast First Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Designating the David W. Dyer Federal…: House Vote, Oct 29, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-534/designating-the-david-w-dyer-federal-courthouse (accessed 2026-10-17).