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House roll call 121 · 105th Congress · May 13, 1997

(house rejected the davis of illinois amendment that sought to exempt residents and others receiving choice-based housing assistance from community work, agreem

On May 13, 1997, the House voted 145–282 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–221, Democrats 142–61, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
145
No
282
Did not vote
17
Date
May 13, 1997

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 221 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats142 yes · 61 no · 9 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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