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On Jun 23, 1997, the House voted 416–0 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1119). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 194–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Agreed to
Yes: 416
No: 0
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 23, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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