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House roll call 19 · 105th Congress · Feb 12, 1997

(house rejected the barton of texas amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to limit the election of house members to six two-year terms and senator

On Feb 12, 1997, the House voted 152–274 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HJRES 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 72–151, Democrats 80–122, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 152 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
152
No
274
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 12, 1997

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 151 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 122 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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