Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight

On Jun 20, 1997, the House voted 216–194 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 167). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–1, Democrats 4–192, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 216
No: 194
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jun 20, 1997

By party

Republicans212 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 192 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted yes

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, “Providing special investigative authorities…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-218/providing-special-investigative-authorities-for-the-committee-on-gover (accessed 2026-10-17).