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House roll call 1079 · 105th Congress · Sep 24, 1998

H.R.3736 by smith, lamar (r-TX) -- immigration and nationality act, amendment (house rejected the watt of north carolina amendment in the nature of a substitute

On Sep 24, 1998, the House voted 177–242 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3736). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 21–201, Democrats 156–40, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
177
No
242
Did not vote
25
Date
Sep 24, 1998

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 201 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats156 yes · 40 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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