James Madison Commemoration Commission Act

On Dec 4, 2000, the House voted 359–3 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 3137). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 179–3, Democrats 178–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 359
No: 3
Did not vote: 78
Date: Dec 4, 2000

By party

Republicans179 yes · 3 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats178 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

S. 3137: A bill to establish a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison.

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, “James Madison Commemoration Commission Act: House Vote, Dec 4, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-1204/james-madison-commemoration-commission-act (accessed 2026-10-17).