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House roll call 562 · 106th Congress · Nov 4, 1999

Expressing the Sense of Congress that Direct Systematic Phonics Instruction Should be Used in All Schools

On Nov 4, 1999, the House voted 224–193 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 214). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 201–11, Democrats 23–181, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
Failed
Yes
224
No
193
Did not vote
21
Date
Nov 4, 1999

By party

  • Republicans201 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 181 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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