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House roll call 102 · 105th Congress · May 6, 1997

(house rejected the frank of massachusetts amendment allowing public housing agencies the option of complying with the family self-sufficiency agreement require

On May 6, 1997, the House voted 168–253 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–217, Democrats 164–36, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
168
No
253
Did not vote
23
Date
May 6, 1997

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 217 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 36 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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