Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area Act

On Sep 21, 1999, the House voted 410–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 468). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–2, Democrats 199–0, 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: 410
No: 2
Did not vote: 28
Date: Sep 21, 1999

By party

Republicans210 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no

The bill

H.R. 468: To establish the Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

John Nathan Hostettler R-IN
Mark Sanford R-SC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area Act: House Vote, Sep 21, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-427/saint-helena-island-national-scenic-area-act (accessed 2026-10-17).