Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson

On Apr 16, 1997, the House voted 427–0 on “On motion to suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 61). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–0, Democrats 201–0, 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: 427
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Apr 16, 1997

By party

Republicans225 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 0 no · 11 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, “Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie…: House Vote, Apr 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-79/honoring-the-lifetime-achievements-of-jackie-robinson (accessed 2026-10-17).