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House roll call 89 · 106th Congress · Apr 15, 1999

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States With Respect to Tax Limitations

On Apr 15, 1999, the House voted 229–199 on “On Passage” (HJRES 37). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 203–17, Democrats 26–181, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
229
No
199
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 15, 1999

By party

  • Republicans203 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 181 no · 6 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-89/proposing-an-amendment-to-the-constitution-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).