National Medal of Honor Memorial Act

On Oct 5, 1999, the House voted 424–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1663). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 206–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 424
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Oct 5, 1999

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats206 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1663: To designate as a national memorial the memorial being built at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California to honor recipients of the Medal of Honor.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “National Medal of Honor Memorial Act: House Vote, Oct 5, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-472/national-medal-of-honor-memorial-act (accessed 2026-10-17).