Declaring the “Person of the Century” for the 20th century to have been the American G.I.

On Apr 10, 2000, the House voted 397–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 282). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 202–0, Democrats 193–0, Independents 2–0. 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: 397
No: 0
Did not vote: 42
Date: Apr 10, 2000

By party

Republicans202 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

William McClellan (Mac) Thornberry R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Declaring the “Person of the Century” for…: House Vote, Apr 10, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-719/declaring-the-person-of-the-century-for-the-20th (accessed 2026-10-17).