To authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation’s civil defense and emergency management programs.

On Nov 1, 1999, the House voted 349–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 348). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 182–4, Democrats 167–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 349
No: 4
Did not vote: 87
Date: Nov 1, 1999

By party

Republicans182 yes · 4 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats167 yes · 0 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Jack Metcalf R-WA voted no

The bill

H.R. 348: To authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs.

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, “To authorize the construction of a monument…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-548/to-authorize-the-construction-of-a-monument-to-honor (accessed 2026-10-17).