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House roll call 144 · 105th Congress · May 21, 1997

(house rejected the kennedy of massachusetts amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to achieve a balanced budget and reduce defense funding and tax

On May 21, 1997, the House voted 123–306 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HCONRES 84). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–225, Democrats 122–81, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
123
No
306
Did not vote
15
Date
May 21, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 225 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 81 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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