Sense of the House of Representatives Concerning Increase in Postage Rates

On Jun 22, 1998, the House voted 393–12 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HRES 452). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–6, Democrats 180–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members 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: 393
No: 12
Did not vote: 39
Date: Jun 22, 1998

By party

Republicans212 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats180 yes · 6 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Thomas Kolbe R-AZ voted no
Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
William Marshall Thomas R-CA voted no
Ray H. Lahood R-IL voted no
Steny Hamilton Hoyer D-MD voted no
Vernon James Ehlers R-MI voted no
Robert A. Brady D-PA voted no
Robert Anthony Borski Jr. D-PA voted no
Ronald Klink D-PA voted no
Paul F. Mchale Jr. D-PA voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Adam Smith D-WA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Sense of the House of Representatives…: House Vote, Jun 22, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-882/sense-of-the-house-of-representatives-concerning-increase-in (accessed 2026-10-17).