Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives concerning promotions in American Schools

On Jun 16, 1998, the House voted 405–1 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HRES 401). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 187–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 405
No: 1
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 16, 1998

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats187 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lynn Nancy Rivers D-MI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Lynn Nancy Rivers D-MI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing the Sense of the House of…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-861/expressing-the-sense-of-the-house-of-representatives-concerning (accessed 2026-10-17).