Importance of Fathers in Raising their Children

On Jun 9, 1998, the House voted 415–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HRES 417). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 197–0, 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: 415
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 9, 1998

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 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, “Importance of Fathers in Raising their…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-840/importance-of-fathers-in-raising-their-children (accessed 2026-10-17).