Clarify the Application of the “Death on the High Seas Act” to Aviation Incidents

On Mar 3, 1999, the House voted 412–2 on “On Passage” (HR 603). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–2, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 412
No: 2
Did not vote: 26
Date: Mar 3, 1999

By party

Republicans211 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Roy Blunt R-MO voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN
Roy Blunt R-MO

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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