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House roll call 149 · 105th Congress · May 21, 1997

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act

On May 21, 1997, the House voted 262–166 on “On Passage” (HR 408). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 204–19, Democrats 58–146, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
262
No
166
Did not vote
16
Date
May 21, 1997

By party

  • Republicans204 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 146 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 408: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, 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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Capitol Receipts, “International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: House Vote, May 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-149/international-dolphin-conservation-program-act (accessed 2026-10-13).