Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 84; Congressional Budget

On May 20, 1997, the House voted 220–200 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 152). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–4, Democrats 2–196. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 220
No: 200
Did not vote: 24
Date: May 20, 1997

By party

Republicans218 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 196 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas J. Campbell R-CA voted no
Robert W. Schaffer R-CO voted no
Rick Hill R-MT voted no
Tony Patrick Hall D-OH voted yes
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Joe Linus Barton R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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