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House roll call 118 · 105th Congress · May 13, 1997

(house rejected the kennedy of massachusetts amendment that sought to delete title IV, the home rule flexible grant option that gives local governments and muni

On May 13, 1997, the House voted 153–270 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–219, Democrats 149–51, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
153
No
270
Did not vote
21
Date
May 13, 1997

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 219 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 51 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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