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House roll call 212 · 105th Congress · Jun 19, 1997

H.R.1119 by spence (r-SC) -- national defense authorization act for fiscal years 1998 military construction authorization act for fiscal year 1998 sikes act imp

On Jun 19, 1997, the House voted 89–332 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1119). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 13–211, Democrats 75–121, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
89
No
332
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 19, 1997

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 211 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 121 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

The bill

H.R. 1119: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, 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, “H.R.1119 by spence (r-SC) -- national…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-212/h-r-1119-by-spence-r-sc-national-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).