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House roll call 135 · 105th Congress · May 16, 1997

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On May 16, 1997, the House voted 168–238 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1385). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–211, Democrats 164–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
238
Did not vote
38
Date
May 16, 1997

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 211 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 27 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1385: To consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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