Human Rights Situation in the People’s Republic of China

On Mar 17, 1998, the House voted 397–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 364). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–0, Democrats 187–0, 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: 397
No: 0
Did not vote: 47
Date: Mar 17, 1998

By party

Republicans209 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats187 yes · 0 no · 25 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, “Human Rights Situation in the People’s…: House Vote, Mar 17, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-684/human-rights-situation-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china (accessed 2026-10-18).