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House roll call 1055 · 105th Congress · Sep 15, 1998

Expressing the Sense of Congress that Marijuana is a Dangerous and Addictive Drug and Should not be Legalized for Medicinal Use

On Sep 15, 1998, the House voted 310–93 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HJRES 117). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 207–6, Democrats 103–86, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 92 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
Passed
Yes
310
No
93
Did not vote
41
Date
Sep 15, 1998

By party

  • Republicans207 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 86 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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