Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

On Oct 26, 1999, the House voted 423–0 on “Suspend the rules and agree” (HCONRES 102). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–0, Democrats 204–0, 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: 423
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Oct 26, 1999

By party

Republicans218 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats204 yes · 0 no · 9 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.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the…: House Vote, Oct 26, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-537/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-geneva-conventions (accessed 2026-10-17).